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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA) VACANCIES
SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
NCI BOARD MEMBERS
The Board of Trustees (“BoT”) of the National Construction Incubator Trust invites applications from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill vacancies of Non-Executive Directors of the Trust. for a 3-year term.
Established in 2006, National Construction Incubator Trust (NCI) formerly known as Seda Construction Incubator Trust is a public benefit organisation mandated to develop and mentor emerging construction companies in South Africa. The core business of NCI is to develop emerging contractors through the infusion of both technical and business administration skills that are aligned with the introduction of technology to enhance the efficiency and efficient management of their businesses.
To fulfil the objectives of the Trust there is a need to obtain a mixed set of competencies, experiences, and skills to strengthen and further enhance the delivery of the overall functions of the Board.
The applicants must be people with a high degree of integrity, honesty, transparency, ethical leadership, professional competence, and due care, confidentiality, accountability and must understand the public sector governance, private sector governance and legislative requirements.
NCI BOARD CHAIRPERSON
Profile: The incumbent’s role is to ensure that the board is effective in its legal duties and in helping to steer NCI’s core mandate, and to provide oversight and support to the CEO and management team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Committee.
• Ensuring that NCI’s governance is effective and in line with the relevant legislations.
• Provide timely legal advice and counsel on a wide array of matters, including corporate governance, contract negotiations, litigation, risk management, regulatory compliance, and general business practice.
• Lead the board and ensure that members are recruited in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Work closely with the CEO, to ensure the smooth running of governance and oversight processes, board meetings and agendas.
• Lead in the appointment of a CEO and help ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Support the CEO and wider organisation in generating new revenue streams (including from fundraising) and in identifying and establishing partnerships.
• Where appropriate, the Chair will represent the Board Members at public events organized by and for NCI.
• Manage litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Examining NCI business operations and advising them on potential legal outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Be the principal advocate for NCI’s values and purpose.
• Identifying and handling any conflict of interest in accordance with current policies and declaring any personal interests that might conflict with NCI’s aims or activities.
• Providing the appropriate level of Board oversight and guidance to the financial and operational activities of the Trust.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role in exclusion of operational activities.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Enterprise Risk Management.
• Legal (LLB & LLM).
• Compliance Management.
• Corporate Governance.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Relevant Qualification(s)
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Board’s Chairmanship experience of 5 years minimum.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Complete understanding of legal procedures, regulations and terminologies related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Minimum 4 years post admission litigation experience in practice.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
• Credit law experience (NCA).
• A good grasp of the governance of construction industry, including the financial, legal and statutory requirements.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• The capacity to lead a high-caliber, diverse board, operating by consensus, whilst encouraging constructive debate and challenge.
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
NCI BOARD DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
Profile: The incumbent’s role is to ensure that the board is effective in its industrial activities and in helping to steer NCI’s core mandate, and to provide oversight and support to the Board Chairperson and Executive Management Committee Members.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Acting as an independent counterbalance to the Chairperson.
• Promoting effective relationships and open communication between the board members and Executive Management Committee.
• Ensuring that NCI’s governance is effective and in line with the relevant legislations.
• In conjunction with the Nomination & Governance Committees, ensuring an appropriate balance of skills, experience, and personalities.
• Work closely with the Chairperson and CEO, to ensure the smooth running of governance and oversight processes, board meetings and agendas.
• Support in the appointment of a CEO and help ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Support the Chairperson & CEO and wider organisation in generating new revenue streams (including from fundraising) and in identifying and establishing partnerships.
• Contributing to good relationships and functions of the Board in normal times, but in periods of stress assisting in facilitation of resolution of any situation.
• Examining NCI business operations and advising them on potential strategic outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Be the deputy principal advocate for NCI’s values and purpose.
• Identifying and handling any conflict of interest in accordance with current policies and declaring any personal interests that might conflict with NCI’s aims or activities.
• Supporting the Chairperson, with the assistance of the Company Secretary, in promoting the highest standards of corporate governance.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role in exclusion of operational activities.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Engineering (Civil Engineering or any relevant Built-environment qualification).
• Industrial Development.
• Building Science (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, etc).
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Relevant Qualification(s)
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Board experience of at least two terms of 4 years minimum.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• At least 5 years senior management experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Complete understanding of built environment legal procedures, regulations and terminologies related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Minimum 4 years post admission litigation experience in practice.
• Registered with a Professional Body (SACNASP, SAICE, ECSA, SACPCM, SACQSP, etc.).
• A good grasp of the governance of construction industry, including the financial, legal, and statutory requirements and understanding of CIBD and BEC legislative frameworks.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills as the Deputy Chairperson is expected to take the lead in evaluating the Chairperson’s performance, and to serve as an intermediary for the other Board Members.
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT, RISK & FINANCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
Profile: The objective of the RFQ process is to appoint three suitably experienced professional service providers to submit proposals for the provision of External Audit Services for a period of three years.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting the organization in performing a risk assessment and compiling a risk register.
• Preparation of a risk based strategic external audit three year rolling plan.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of risk management process.
• Assist the CEO or his/ her delegate in determining the processes to improve controls and to manage fraud related risks.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Team.
• Review of both Internal and External Audit and monitoring the suggested recommendations by management.
• Assist in preparation of a risk based annual plan and annual financial Budget.
• Execution of audit projects as per the Internal Audit plans.
• Manage the functional performance of External Audit quarterly.
• Audit of Information Technology and General Controls.
• Reviewing the means of safeguarding assets and verifying the existence of assets
• Reporting the outcome and findings of each assignment to management and making recommendations for control and procedural improvements as appropriate.
• Preparing and presenting external audit reports for audit engagements undertaken to the audit committee.
• Follow up on recommendations of audit findings in prior external audit reports and
• Assist the entity in rectifying audit findings of the internal auditors.
• Attend Audit, Risk and Finance Committee meeting for presentation of external audit reports, programs, and services, as well as proposals to discontinue programs or services, and making action recommendations to the board.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• BCom Accounting.
• Internal Auditing
• Compliance and Risk Management.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• 10 years’ management experience gained from Accounting / Audit / Financial Management / Risk Management / Legal and Information Technology with sound knowledge of management principles, ethics and corporate governance, risk management and internal audit processes.
• Experience in an operation of Audit Committee will be advantageous.
• Must understand the function of the Audit and Risk Committee and be able to lead constructive dialogue with management, internal and external auditors, and the NCI Board.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Finance and Management Accounting, Performance Management System, Internal Auditing, Legal, Information and Communication Technology, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control and Compliance.
NCI BOARD MEMBER (FINANCE)
Profile: The incumbent’s role is to ensure that the board is effective in its financial activities and in helping to steer NCI’s core mandate, and to provide guidance and support to the CFO and management team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Team.
• Recommend financial related policies that maintain and improve the financial health and integrity of the National Construction Incubator.
• Review and recommend a long-range financial plan for the National Construction Incubator.
• Review and recommend an annual operating budget and annual capital budget.
• Monitor the financial performance of the organisation as a whole and its programmes against approved budgets, long-term trends, and industry benchmarks.
• Recommend to the board policies governing investments and pension plans.
• Ensure that the operating policies and procedures relating to tendering and procurement are recognized as ‘best practices’, that all tenders are conducted in a fair and ethical manner, and that no conflict of interests exists with any Board member or executive connected to the tendering and procurement processes.
• Review the financial aspects of major proposed transactions, new programs and services, as well as proposals to discontinue programs or services, and making action recommendations to the board.
• Review the Quarterly and Annual Performance report for the Finance Business
• Work closely with the CFO, to ensure the smooth running of governance and oversight processes, board meetings and agendas.
• Maintain the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Financial Accounting.
• Accounting Sciences.
• Commerce in Accounting.
Skills, Competencies and Experience: • Relevant Qualification(s)
• South African.
• Budgeting skills as a tool of financial management.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Strong numeric, analytical, and statistical competency.
• At least 5 years of chartered accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Complete understanding of financial legal procedures, regulations and terminologies related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Completed SAIPA / SAICA articles.
• A good grasp of the governance of construction industry, including the financial, legal, and statutory requirements.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of PFMA/MMFA and other relevant compliance frameworks
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
BOARD MEMBER (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING EXPERTISE)
Profile: The incumbents will be responsible to bring board and governance skills and experience to the Trust in relation to NCI’s core mandate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Team.
• Oversee and support the Business development, Stakeholder management and Marketing unit.
• Ensuring that NCI’s governance is effective and in line with the relevant legislations.
• Maintaining the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Ensuring the financial stability of NCI.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Act as a representative and an ambassador for the NCI.
• Maintaining an understanding of the activities of the organisation and wider issues which affect its work.
• Identifying and handling any conflict of interest in accordance with current policies and declaring any personal interests that might conflict with NCI’s aims or activities.
• Providing the appropriate level of Board oversight and guidance to the financial and operational activities of the Trust.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Enterprise Risk Management.
• Business Management/ Development, and Marketing.
• Built Environment with Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering.
• Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Relevant Qualification(s) and be a South African
• Strong communications skills.
• Board experience of at least one term of three years Business Acumen.
• Drive for results.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Fundraising Expertise
• Strategic planning and execution
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Remuneration of Board Membership:
Successful candidates will be remunerated according to the remuneration rates as set out in NCI’s board emoluments policy which is reviewed periodically. The board and board subcommittee meetings are held quarterly with special meetings as and when a need arises.
How to Apply:
Please submit a detailed CV, certified ID copy, Certified copy of qualifications, proof of residence and motivation letter via email as follows: (Background checks will be initiated)
Location: NCI Head Office – 199 Anton Lembede Street, 23rd Floor Embassy Building, Durban
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 14 April 2023
Contact details: Ms Fikile Radebe (HR Manager) Email: hr@natci.org.za
Tel: 031 368 1207
Cell: 061 297 5588
Please direct all queries to the above-mentioned contact details.
NCI BOARD MEMBERS
The Board of Trustees (“BoT”) of the National Construction Incubator Trust invites applications from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill vacancies of Non-Executive Directors of the Trust. for a 3-year term.
Established in 2006, National Construction Incubator Trust (NCI) formerly known as Seda Construction Incubator Trust is a public benefit organisation mandated to develop and mentor emerging construction companies in South Africa. The core business of NCI is to develop emerging contractors through the infusion of both technical and business administration skills that are aligned with the introduction of technology to enhance the efficiency and efficient management of their businesses.
To fulfil the objectives of the Trust there is a need to obtain a mixed set of competencies, experiences, and skills to strengthen and further enhance the delivery of the overall functions of the Board.
The applicants must be people with a high degree of integrity, honesty, transparency, ethical leadership, professional competence, and due care, confidentiality, accountability and must understand the public sector governance, private sector governance and legislative requirements.
NCI BOARD CHAIRPERSON
Profile: The incumbent’s role is to ensure that the board is effective in its legal duties and in helping to steer NCI’s core mandate, and to provide oversight and support to the CEO and management team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Committee.
• Ensuring that NCI’s governance is effective and in line with the relevant legislations.
• Provide timely legal advice and counsel on a wide array of matters, including corporate governance, contract negotiations, litigation, risk management, regulatory compliance, and general business practice.
• Lead the board and ensure that members are recruited in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Work closely with the CEO, to ensure the smooth running of governance and oversight processes, board meetings and agendas.
• Lead in the appointment of a CEO and help ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Support the CEO and wider organisation in generating new revenue streams (including from fundraising) and in identifying and establishing partnerships.
• Where appropriate, the Chair will represent the Board Members at public events organized by and for NCI.
• Manage litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Examining NCI business operations and advising them on potential legal outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Be the principal advocate for NCI’s values and purpose.
• Identifying and handling any conflict of interest in accordance with current policies and declaring any personal interests that might conflict with NCI’s aims or activities.
• Providing the appropriate level of Board oversight and guidance to the financial and operational activities of the Trust.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role in exclusion of operational activities.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Enterprise Risk Management.
• Legal (LLB & LLM).
• Compliance Management.
• Corporate Governance.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Relevant Qualification(s)
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Board’s Chairmanship experience of 5 years minimum.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Complete understanding of legal procedures, regulations and terminologies related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Minimum 4 years post admission litigation experience in practice.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
• Credit law experience (NCA).
• A good grasp of the governance of construction industry, including the financial, legal and statutory requirements.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• The capacity to lead a high-caliber, diverse board, operating by consensus, whilst encouraging constructive debate and challenge.
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
NCI BOARD DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
Profile: The incumbent’s role is to ensure that the board is effective in its industrial activities and in helping to steer NCI’s core mandate, and to provide oversight and support to the Board Chairperson and Executive Management Committee Members.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Acting as an independent counterbalance to the Chairperson.
• Promoting effective relationships and open communication between the board members and Executive Management Committee.
• Ensuring that NCI’s governance is effective and in line with the relevant legislations.
• In conjunction with the Nomination & Governance Committees, ensuring an appropriate balance of skills, experience, and personalities.
• Work closely with the Chairperson and CEO, to ensure the smooth running of governance and oversight processes, board meetings and agendas.
• Support in the appointment of a CEO and help ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Support the Chairperson & CEO and wider organisation in generating new revenue streams (including from fundraising) and in identifying and establishing partnerships.
• Contributing to good relationships and functions of the Board in normal times, but in periods of stress assisting in facilitation of resolution of any situation.
• Examining NCI business operations and advising them on potential strategic outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Be the deputy principal advocate for NCI’s values and purpose.
• Identifying and handling any conflict of interest in accordance with current policies and declaring any personal interests that might conflict with NCI’s aims or activities.
• Supporting the Chairperson, with the assistance of the Company Secretary, in promoting the highest standards of corporate governance.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role in exclusion of operational activities.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Engineering (Civil Engineering or any relevant Built-environment qualification).
• Industrial Development.
• Building Science (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, etc).
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Relevant Qualification(s)
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Board experience of at least two terms of 4 years minimum.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• At least 5 years senior management experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Complete understanding of built environment legal procedures, regulations and terminologies related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Minimum 4 years post admission litigation experience in practice.
• Registered with a Professional Body (SACNASP, SAICE, ECSA, SACPCM, SACQSP, etc.).
• A good grasp of the governance of construction industry, including the financial, legal, and statutory requirements and understanding of CIBD and BEC legislative frameworks.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills as the Deputy Chairperson is expected to take the lead in evaluating the Chairperson’s performance, and to serve as an intermediary for the other Board Members.
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT, RISK & FINANCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
Profile: The objective of the RFQ process is to appoint three suitably experienced professional service providers to submit proposals for the provision of External Audit Services for a period of three years.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting the organization in performing a risk assessment and compiling a risk register.
• Preparation of a risk based strategic external audit three year rolling plan.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of risk management process.
• Assist the CEO or his/ her delegate in determining the processes to improve controls and to manage fraud related risks.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Team.
• Review of both Internal and External Audit and monitoring the suggested recommendations by management.
• Assist in preparation of a risk based annual plan and annual financial Budget.
• Execution of audit projects as per the Internal Audit plans.
• Manage the functional performance of External Audit quarterly.
• Audit of Information Technology and General Controls.
• Reviewing the means of safeguarding assets and verifying the existence of assets
• Reporting the outcome and findings of each assignment to management and making recommendations for control and procedural improvements as appropriate.
• Preparing and presenting external audit reports for audit engagements undertaken to the audit committee.
• Follow up on recommendations of audit findings in prior external audit reports and
• Assist the entity in rectifying audit findings of the internal auditors.
• Attend Audit, Risk and Finance Committee meeting for presentation of external audit reports, programs, and services, as well as proposals to discontinue programs or services, and making action recommendations to the board.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• BCom Accounting.
• Internal Auditing
• Compliance and Risk Management.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• 10 years’ management experience gained from Accounting / Audit / Financial Management / Risk Management / Legal and Information Technology with sound knowledge of management principles, ethics and corporate governance, risk management and internal audit processes.
• Experience in an operation of Audit Committee will be advantageous.
• Must understand the function of the Audit and Risk Committee and be able to lead constructive dialogue with management, internal and external auditors, and the NCI Board.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Finance and Management Accounting, Performance Management System, Internal Auditing, Legal, Information and Communication Technology, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control and Compliance.
NCI BOARD MEMBER (FINANCE)
Profile: The incumbent’s role is to ensure that the board is effective in its financial activities and in helping to steer NCI’s core mandate, and to provide guidance and support to the CFO and management team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Team.
• Recommend financial related policies that maintain and improve the financial health and integrity of the National Construction Incubator.
• Review and recommend a long-range financial plan for the National Construction Incubator.
• Review and recommend an annual operating budget and annual capital budget.
• Monitor the financial performance of the organisation as a whole and its programmes against approved budgets, long-term trends, and industry benchmarks.
• Recommend to the board policies governing investments and pension plans.
• Ensure that the operating policies and procedures relating to tendering and procurement are recognized as ‘best practices’, that all tenders are conducted in a fair and ethical manner, and that no conflict of interests exists with any Board member or executive connected to the tendering and procurement processes.
• Review the financial aspects of major proposed transactions, new programs and services, as well as proposals to discontinue programs or services, and making action recommendations to the board.
• Review the Quarterly and Annual Performance report for the Finance Business
• Work closely with the CFO, to ensure the smooth running of governance and oversight processes, board meetings and agendas.
• Maintain the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Financial Accounting.
• Accounting Sciences.
• Commerce in Accounting.
Skills, Competencies and Experience: • Relevant Qualification(s)
• South African.
• Budgeting skills as a tool of financial management.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Strong numeric, analytical, and statistical competency.
• At least 5 years of chartered accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Complete understanding of financial legal procedures, regulations and terminologies related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Completed SAIPA / SAICA articles.
• A good grasp of the governance of construction industry, including the financial, legal, and statutory requirements.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of PFMA/MMFA and other relevant compliance frameworks
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
BOARD MEMBER (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING EXPERTISE)
Profile: The incumbents will be responsible to bring board and governance skills and experience to the Trust in relation to NCI’s core mandate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
• Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Team.
• Oversee and support the Business development, Stakeholder management and Marketing unit.
• Ensuring that NCI’s governance is effective and in line with the relevant legislations.
• Maintaining the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
• Ensuring the financial stability of NCI.
• Sufficiently prepare and attend Board meetings and reading documents, to assess the issues for discussion.
• Act as a representative and an ambassador for the NCI.
• Maintaining an understanding of the activities of the organisation and wider issues which affect its work.
• Identifying and handling any conflict of interest in accordance with current policies and declaring any personal interests that might conflict with NCI’s aims or activities.
• Providing the appropriate level of Board oversight and guidance to the financial and operational activities of the Trust.
• Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role.
Qualification:
• A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:
• Enterprise Risk Management.
• Business Management/ Development, and Marketing.
• Built Environment with Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering.
• Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Relevant Qualification(s) and be a South African
• Strong communications skills.
• Board experience of at least one term of three years Business Acumen.
• Drive for results.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Fundraising Expertise
• Strategic planning and execution
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Remuneration of Board Membership:
Successful candidates will be remunerated according to the remuneration rates as set out in NCI’s board emoluments policy which is reviewed periodically. The board and board subcommittee meetings are held quarterly with special meetings as and when a need arises.
How to Apply:
Please submit a detailed CV, certified ID copy, Certified copy of qualifications, proof of residence and motivation letter via email as follows: (Background checks will be initiated)
Location: NCI Head Office – 199 Anton Lembede Street, 23rd Floor Embassy Building, Durban
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 14 April 2023
Contact details: Ms Fikile Radebe (HR Manager) Email: hr@natci.org.za
Tel: 031 368 1207
Cell: 061 297 5588
Please direct all queries to the above-mentioned contact details.
REGIONAL FACILITATOR
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: Branch Manager
JOB GRADE: C5
Minimum: R538 196
Midpoint: R633 172
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 01
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION: Northern Cape (ZF Mgcawu Branch) - Upington
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To build strong cooperatives and collectively owned enterprises at Provincial network and to be catalysts in the development of small enterprises
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Establish sector- specific cooperatives and collective enterprises.
❖ Support and guide institutional development of sector-specific cooperatives and collective enterprises.
❖ Manage growth and development of sector-specific cooperatives and collective enterprises.
❖ Represent cooperatives and collective enterprises at local stakeholder forums.
❖ Mobilize communities in order to develop functional and well running cooperatives and collective enterprises.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric(NQF Level 4) plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Administration/Development studies/Social Sciences/Commerce
❖ Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Administration/Development studies/Social Sciences/Commerce will be an added advantage
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 4 – 6 years’ work experience in Enterprise Development
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprises and cooperatives development sector
INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT
❖ A valid South African driver’s license
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).
Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY.
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.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentnc@seda.org.za
Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: 07 April 2023
REGIONAL FACILITATOR
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: Branch Manager
JOB GRADE: C5
Minimum: R538 196
Midpoint: R633 172
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 01
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION: Northern Cape (ZF Mgcawu Branch) - Upington
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To build strong cooperatives and collectively owned enterprises at Provincial network and to be catalysts in the development of small enterprises
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Establish sector- specific cooperatives and collective enterprises.
❖ Support and guide institutional development of sector-specific cooperatives and collective enterprises.
❖ Manage growth and development of sector-specific cooperatives and collective enterprises.
❖ Represent cooperatives and collective enterprises at local stakeholder forums.
❖ Mobilize communities in order to develop functional and well running cooperatives and collective enterprises.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric(NQF Level 4) plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Administration/Development studies/Social Sciences/Commerce
❖ Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Administration/Development studies/Social Sciences/Commerce will be an added advantage
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 4 – 6 years’ work experience in Enterprise Development
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprises and cooperatives development sector
INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT
❖ A valid South African driver’s license
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).
Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY.
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.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentnc@seda.org.za
Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: 07 April 2023
BRANCH MANAGER
DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: Provincial Manager
JOB GRADE D2
TOTAL CTC.
Minimum: R742 993
Midpoint: R874 110
NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION Northern Cape: Namakwa - Springbok
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage the Seda Branch operations to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to small enterprises and co-operatives in line with Seda strategy and policies
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Manage Branch Operations
❖ Manage Branch Infrastructure
❖ Manage Stakeholder Relations within the Branch
❖ Manage Human Resources within the Branch
❖ Manage Financial and Risk within the Branch
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s Degree or BTech (NQF Level 7) in Economics/Business Administration/Project Management/Operations Management/Engineering
❖ Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 6-8 year’s working experience of which 3 – 5 years must have been in a management/business advisory position
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Experience in dealing with SMME’s
❖ Experience in interacting with stakeholders
❖ Operations Management Experience
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
❖ Strategic thinking
❖ Financial and business acumen
❖ Leadership skills
❖ Planning and organizing
❖ Communication written and verbal
❖ Innovative
❖ Good interpersonal Skills
❖ Change management
❖ Presentation skills
❖ Team Player
❖ Networking skills
❖ Analytical skills
❖ Computer literacy
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).
Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY
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.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentnc@seda.org.za
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: 07 April 2023
BRANCH MANAGER
DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: Provincial Manager
JOB GRADE D2
TOTAL CTC.
Minimum: R742 993
Midpoint: R874 110
NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION Northern Cape: Namakwa - Springbok
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage the Seda Branch operations to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to small enterprises and co-operatives in line with Seda strategy and policies
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Manage Branch Operations
❖ Manage Branch Infrastructure
❖ Manage Stakeholder Relations within the Branch
❖ Manage Human Resources within the Branch
❖ Manage Financial and Risk within the Branch
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s Degree or BTech (NQF Level 7) in Economics/Business Administration/Project Management/Operations Management/Engineering
❖ Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 6-8 year’s working experience of which 3 – 5 years must have been in a management/business advisory position
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Experience in dealing with SMME’s
❖ Experience in interacting with stakeholders
❖ Operations Management Experience
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
❖ Strategic thinking
❖ Financial and business acumen
❖ Leadership skills
❖ Planning and organizing
❖ Communication written and verbal
❖ Innovative
❖ Good interpersonal Skills
❖ Change management
❖ Presentation skills
❖ Team Player
❖ Networking skills
❖ Analytical skills
❖ Computer literacy
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).
Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY
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.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentnc@seda.org.za
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: 07 April 2023
ACCOUNTANT
Duration Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO Provincial Accountant
JOB GRADE C2
TOTAL CTC
Minimum: R324 540
Midpoint: R381 812
NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1
DIVISION Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION Limpopo: Provincial Office
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide financial administration support to the Provincial Office.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Provide support in the implementation of Financial Accounting Policies and Procedures.
❖ Provide support in the implementation of financial control systems.
❖ Provide support in managing provincial assets.
❖ Supply Chain Management.
❖ Process Provincial Payments.
❖ Financial Reporting
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF level 4) and a Diploma (NQF Level 5) in Accounting.
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 3 – 4 year’s work experience in a Financial Accounting environment
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Knowledge and experience in the application of GRAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King III Report, Corporate Governance System and other related Legislation.
❖ Comprehensive knowledge in account processing, cash flow control and payment principles.
❖ Advanced MS Office (Excel)
❖ Knowledge and experience in financial accounting and payment systems
❖ Knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles
❖ Understanding of business imperatives around financial management
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 presentively 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).
White Males & White Females 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.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentlim@seda.org.za
Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: 07 April 2023
ACCOUNTANT
Duration Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO Provincial Accountant
JOB GRADE C2
TOTAL CTC
Minimum: R324 540
Midpoint: R381 812
NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1
DIVISION Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION Limpopo: Provincial Office
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide financial administration support to the Provincial Office.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Provide support in the implementation of Financial Accounting Policies and Procedures.
❖ Provide support in the implementation of financial control systems.
❖ Provide support in managing provincial assets.
❖ Supply Chain Management.
❖ Process Provincial Payments.
❖ Financial Reporting
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF level 4) and a Diploma (NQF Level 5) in Accounting.
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 3 – 4 year’s work experience in a Financial Accounting environment
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Knowledge and experience in the application of GRAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King III Report, Corporate Governance System and other related Legislation.
❖ Comprehensive knowledge in account processing, cash flow control and payment principles.
❖ Advanced MS Office (Excel)
❖ Knowledge and experience in financial accounting and payment systems
❖ Knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles
❖ Understanding of business imperatives around financial management
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 presentively 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).
White Males & White Females 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.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentlim@seda.org.za
Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: 07 April 2023