DIRECTOR: VALUE CHAIN SUPPORT “ is a South African government vacancy at Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF.
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Economics / Entrepreneurship / Development Studies / Business Management or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA.
- Possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle / senior managerial level within Value Chain Support and Market Access Environment.
- A compulsory pre-entry into the Senior Management Service Certificate from the National School of Government will be required before assumption of duty (https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme).
- Display competencies in Strategic Capability &
- Leadership, Financial Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation and Communication.
Duties
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for value chain development initiatives aimed at strengthening MSMEs and Co-operatives.
- Lead the identification, development, and support of priority value chains aligned to national, sectoral, and regional economic priorities.
- Coordinate the design and implementation of value chain interventions that enhance market access, competitiveness, and industrial participation of small enterprises.
- Facilitate integration of MSMEs and co-operatives into local, regional, and global value chains through partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders.
- Oversee collaboration with sector departments, DFIs, SOEs, municipalities, and industry bodies to unlock opportunities along targeted value chains.
- Ensure alignment of value chain programmes with localisation, industrialisation, and inclusive growth objectives.
- Monitor performance of value chain projects and initiatives, ensuring effective implementation, risk mitigation, and impact measurement.
- Manage the directorate’s budget, procurement processes, and resources in compliance with applicable financial and governance prescripts.
- Provide leadership and guidance to officials within the directorate to ensure effective delivery and accountability.
Enquiries
Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/3097 or 072 242 6245
Department Notes
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the right not to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment (Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.
Notes
The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e., “REF NO: D – VCS’’
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Economics / Entrepreneurship / Development Studies / Business Management
or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. Possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle / senior managerial level within Value Chain
Support and Market Access Environment. A compulsory pre-entry into the
Senior Management Service Certificate from the National School of
Government will be required before assumption of duty
(https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme). Display competencies in Strategic Capability & Leadership, Financial Management,
Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client
Orientation and Customer Focus, Change Management, Service Delivery
Innovation and Communication.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and oversight for value chain development initiatives aimed at strengthening MSMEs and Co-operatives. Lead the
identification, development, and support of priority value chains aligned to national, sectoral, and regional economic priorities. Coordinate the design and
implementation of value chain interventions that enhance market access, competitiveness, and industrial participation of small enterprises. Facilitate
integration of MSMEs and co-operatives into local, regional, and global value chains through partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders.
Oversee collaboration with sector departments, DFIs, SOEs, municipalities, and industry bodies to unlock opportunities along targeted value chains.
Ensure alignment of value chain programmes with localisation, industrialisation, and inclusive growth objectives. Monitor performance of value
chain projects and initiatives, ensuring effective implementation, risk mitigation, and impact measurement. Manage the directorate’s budget, procurement
processes, and resources in compliance with applicable financial and governance prescripts. Provide leadership and guidance to officials within the
directorate to ensure effective delivery and accountability.
ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/3097 or 072 242 6245
NOTE : The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to
recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e., “REF
NO: D – VCS’’
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.