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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA) - MANAGER: INCUBATION X 2
SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Manager: Incubation X 2, Seda National Office
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract
REPORTING TO: Senior Manager: Incubation
JOB GRADE: D2
Minimum: R700 491
Mid-point: R824 107
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 2
DIVISION: Seda Technology Programme
LOCATION: Seda 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
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 EDUCATION
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
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).
White Males 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.
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: 28 July 2021