SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA) - SPECIALIST: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Implement the Seda Small Enterprise Research and Development operational strategy and workplan
❖ Conduct research and develop support programmes
❖ Contribute to the positioning of Seda as a thought leader within Small Enterprise sector
❖ Implement, monitor and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders
❖ Provide administrative support within the Unit 
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Development studies/Public Administration/Business Management.
❖ Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Development studies/Public Administration/Business Management as an added advantage. 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 4 - 6 years practical experience in the Professional Research and Analysis environment
❖ At least 2 - 3 years experience in the Development of Small Enterprise Programmes/Products will be an added advantage
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Project management experience
❖ Experience in the management of implementing Small Enterprise development interventions.
❖ Prior experience in implementing interventions to all levels of stakeholders across geographical locations
❖ Knowledge and experience in facilitating Enterprise Development in the private/public sector and/or internationally
❖ Knowledge of legislation, needs that impact on the SMME sector
❖ Proposal development experience and skills 
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
❖ Communication
❖ Stakeholder Engagement
❖ Analytical
❖ Business Acumen
❖ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
❖ Planning & Organising
❖ Administrative Diligence
❖ Policy Adherence
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NB: It is the organisation’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).
❖ 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 recruitmentedd@seda.org.za
❖ Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.
 
Closing Date: 04 July 2022