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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
 
JOB PROFILE (READVERTISEMENT)
 
JOB TITLE: Project Specialist: Incubation X 2 
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months 
REPORTING TO: Manager: Incubation 
JOB GRADE: C5 
TOTAL CTC: Minimum: R507 409 | Midpoint: R596 952 
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1 
DIVISION: Seda Technology Programme 
LOCATION: National Office 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To facilitate the implementation of the Seda incubation strategy, capacitate and support technology business incubators to ensure the development of competitive and sustainable enterprises 

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Provide operational support in the establishment of technology business incubation and accelerators in accordance with Seda’s Incubation strategy
 Provide operational support to existing and new technology business incubators (TBI’s) and accelerators
 Monitor and evaluate TBI’s and accelerators performance and recommend appropriate interventions
 Network and build effective linkages with relevant stakeholders
 Manage the effective performance and efficiency levels of a portfolio of incubators /accelerators
 Facilitate and/or provide mentoring and coaching of incubator /accelerator Centre Managers
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
 Matric (NQF Level 4) plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or Business Management or Incubation Management or Entrepreneurship Management or Project Management or Computer Science.
 Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Operations Management or Business Management or Incubation Management or Entrepreneurship Management or Project Management or Computer Science as added advantage
 
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
 4 - 6 years’ experience in Enterprise Development/Technology Business Incubation and Business Advising
 Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organization
 Experience in assessing the viability and sustainability of small enterprises
 In depth understanding of the enterprise development and incubation/accelerators ecosystem
 Project Management experience
 Advanced Computer literacy - MS Office and MS Projects
 
INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT
 A valid South African driver’s licence
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
 Advisory Service
 Communication
 Stakeholder Engagement
 Analytical
 Business Acumen
 Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
 Planning & Organising
 Monitoring & Evaluation
 Performance Driven
 Administrative Diligence
 Team Work
 Adaptability & Flexibility
 Policy Adherence
 Negotiation
 Basic Computer Skills
 Financial Acumen
 Office Management
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NB: It is the organization’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of race, gender and people living with disability as per the set numerical targets contained in the organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). To ensure compliance and successful implementation of the EE Plan, all applicants should indicate their race, gender and disability status in their curriculum vitae (CV). All races are encouraged to apply for this position.
 
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.
 
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentstp@seda.org.za.
Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line. 
 
Closing Date: 20 July 2021