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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
 
JOB PROFILE
 
JOB TITLE: Manager: Incubation
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract
REPORTING TO: Senior Manager: Incubation
JOB GRADE D2 
TOTAL CTC
Minimum: R 700 491
Midpoint: R824 107
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1
DIVISION: Seda Technology Programme
LOCATION: National Office
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage and ensure the implementation of the Incubation strategy and offer business Incubation services and support to the various Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) to ensure competitive and sustainable small enterprises
 
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Design and maintain systems, policies and processes for the Sub-Unit to function optimally
 Manage and facilitate the establishment of technology business incubators (TBI’s) in accordance with Incubation strategy
 Develop and manage the implementation of capacity building programs for the TBIs
 Monitor and evaluate the business unit/TBIs performance and recommend appropriate interventions to improve performance 
 Develop strategic interventions to position Business Incubation within the SA-SMME-support domain
 Assure the embedding of risk management on TBIs financial and corporate governance practices
 Manage Business Unit resources (People, Finance and Assets)
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
 Matric (NQF Level 4) plus a B Tech (NQF Level 7) or Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Administration/Operations Management/Incubation Management/Entrepreneurship Management and or Project Management
 Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) or Post Graduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Business Administration/Operations Management/Incubation Management/Entrepreneurship Management and or Project Management will be an added advantage
 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
 6 - 8 years’ relevant experience in Enterprise Development of which 2 -3 years should have been on a Supervisory/Specialist level
Able to demonstrate:
 Experience in working with Non-Profit Organisations/Legal entities
 Experience in Business Incubation will be an added advantage
 Understanding of business incubation and small business support programs, principles and philosophy
 Knowledge of Economic Development theory and practices
 Knowledge of government legislation that impacts on small enterprise development
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
 Leadership & Influencing
 Strategic Capability
 Managing a Team
 Coaching & Mentoring
 Change Management
 Policy Development & Adherence
 Political Awareness
 Emotional Intelligence
 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
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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). 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.
 
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: 09 September 2021