SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA) VACANCIES

PROJECT SPECIALIST: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
DURATION: Twenty-Four (24) Months Fixed Term Contract 
REPORTING TO: Manager: Technology Transfer 
JOB GRADE: C5
TOTAL CTC
Minimum: R515 020
Midpoint: R605 906 
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1 
DIVISION: Seda Technology Programme 
LOCATION: Seda National Office 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To facilitate the provision of appropriate technology transfer through structured support and funding for small enterprises nationally 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Assess small enterprises for the benefit of TTF
❖ Develop business cases to adjudication panel
❖ Administer the technology transfer fund nationally
❖ Establish and maintain accurate database
❖ Verification of supplied technology received at the client premises
❖ Contribute to the review of TTF policy and processes
❖ Conduct impact analysis on the technology intervention on beneficiaries
❖ Conduct TTF awareness workshops
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric ( NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in in Commerce/ Technology/ Science/ and or Engineering
❖ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Commerce or Engineering or in Commerce/ Technology/ Science/ and or Engineering as added advantage 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
4-6 years’ experience in the following:
❖ SMME development
❖ Technology driven environment
❖ Field of technology transfer and technology needs assessment
❖ Assessment of viability and sustainability of small enterprises
❖ Thorough understanding of science and technology sector 
 
INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT
❖ Valid South African Drivers Licence
❖ Advanced Computer Literacy in MS Office
 
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
 
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 recruitmentstp@seda.org.za
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. 
 
Closing Date: 08 July 2022

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER UNIT 
DURATION: Twenty-Four (24) Months Fixed Term Contract 
REPORTING TO: Managers: Technology Transfer 
JOB GRADE: B4 
TOTAL CTC
Minimum: R 194 222
Mid-point: R 228 497
NO. OF INCUMBENTS:1 
DIVISION: Seda Technology Programme 
LOCATION: Seda National Office 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide effective administrative support to the Quality and Standards as well as Technology Transfer Unit. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Coordinate Procurement and Finance Functions in the Unit.
❖ Implement and maintain an effective filing system.
❖ Project Administration for the unit. 
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Matric (NQF Level 4) and Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Office Administration 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 2-3 years’ experience preferably in an operational environment.
❖ Well skilled in MS Office.
❖ Knowledge of accounting systems would be advantageous
❖ Understanding of financial principles
❖ Understanding of procurement principles
❖ Understanding of project management principles 
 
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
 
 
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).
 
❖ 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 you are applying for in the subject line.
 
Closing Date: 08 July 2022