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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
 
VACANCY : THE DAILY GRIND INNOVATION HUB (NPC) (REF: 6/2020)
JOB TITLE – Business Development Officer (BDO)
REPORTING – Centre Manager
 
JOB PROFILE
The Daily Grind Innovation Hub (TDGIH), based in Kraaifontein, is a bespoke enterprise development hub support network that aims to provide existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with a variety of basic services such as physical space, infrastructure and shared services; and advanced services such as networking opportunities, access to specialised knowledge (technology experts) market analysis, market linkages, training in the use of new technologies and access to finance.
 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• The BDO will ensure the successful delivery of incubation services at the Incubator, and in particular:
• Ensure effective operation and use of incubator facilities and achievement of small enterprise development goals and objectives;
• Establish and manage relationships with both public and private sector stakeholders, public sector entities, colleges, universities and research institutions.
• The BDO will work intimately with entrepreneurs and start-ups on the incubation programme, with the goal of ensuring effective incubation of innovative technology based ideas and growth of sustainable businesses.
* Given the current lockdown crisis, must be prepared to work remotely when necessary, offering innovative and digital solutions to supporting and developing small businesses through The Daily Grind Incubation Programme.
* This is a full time position and overtime/week-end work might be required from time to time.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Work with SMMEs/Incubatees to identify and evaluate new market, new target clients
• Work with SMMEs/Incubatees to develop and implement strategic sales plan
• Encourage an environment of Innovative thinking and commercialisation of innovative ideas
• Identify and evaluate specific new profitable business opportunities
• Assist in achieving sales target of the SMMEs/Incubatees
• Initiate and complete proposals and presentation for new business opportunities
• Work with internal teams to deliver outstanding presentations to capture profitable business opportunities
• Maintain an excellent stakeholder relationship with existing and potential stakeholders
• Plan, implement and manage the enterprise development portfolios' projects, programs, products and services, aimed at SMMEs/Incubatees
• Encourage the SMMEs/Incubatees to incorporate innovative methods to their enterprises
• Offer coaching and mentoring to SMMEs/Incubatees
 
REQUIREMENTS
• 3 year Tertiary Qualification in Enterprise Development, Entrepreneurship Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering
• Proven track record of developing new businesses
• Strong in client connection and client services
• Strong responsibility, self-motivated, able to work under high pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Experience in enterprise development
• Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organisation
• Experience in assessing viability and sustainability of small enterprises
• In depth understanding of SMME and incubation industry
• Project Management experience
• Advanced Computer literacy - MS Office and MS Projects
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience starting, owning, operating and/or managing a small business
• The role also requires the candidate to be a good networker to ensure an evergreen incubation pipeline of ideas, whose incubation will result in sustainable high growth companies, with job creation opportunities.
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TO APPLY
• Ensure you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above. You may submit a detailed updated CV, certified copies of certificates and a cover letter with the position reference to recruitment@dailygrindhub.co.za. 
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
• For any enquiries on the position please contact dominique.adonis@dailygrindhub.co.za.
 
The closing date for all applications is Monday, 16 November 2020.
 
TDGIH will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates, who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, should consider their applications unsuccessful.