DIRECTOR-GENERAL REF NO: DG-ODG (5-Year Contract)
THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SALARY: R2 158 533 per annum (Level 16), All-inclusive salary package and 10% nonpensionable HoD Allowance.
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications: An appropriate undergraduate qualification and a post-graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA. 8 -10 years of relevant experience at the senior management level of which at least 3 years must be with any organ of State as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. Demonstrated leadership in the development of policies and high-level policy implementation skills. Insight into the South African and global economy. Deep knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and priorities. Be conversant with the structure and operation of the Public Sector. Good interpersonal, problem-solving, teamwork and networking skills. A compulsory pre-entry into the Senior Management Service Certificate from the National School of Government will be required before assumption of duty 8 (https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme). Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, 1994, Public Administration Management Act, 2014, Public Finance Management Act, 1999, and the National Development Plan. Experience in executive management and possess strong leadership and strategic management capabilities. He/she must also have experience in monitoring and evaluation of government policies as well as a thorough understanding of government policy and administrative processes. He/ she must have strong organizational abilities, good writing skills, good interpersonal skills, and be computer literate.
DUTIES:
- Serve as the accounting officer of the department in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Coordinate and organise the resources of the Department and its agencies to implement the National Development Plan (NDP) and Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) priorities pertaining to Small Business Development.
- Provide strategic leadership, support services and management of the department through providing strategic vision and direction, leading the formulation, execution, monitoring and evaluation of the strategic and annual operational plans.
- Strengthen the department’s governance, compliance and organizational capacity to deliver on its mandate; which entails ensuring that the department has the appropriate organizational structure to deliver on its plans, has the required systems to track, monitor and report on its performance to the Minister and other oversight structures and control points including the Audit and Risk Committee, Parliament, etc.
- Profile and market the programmes of the department and create a conducive environment to achieve higher levels of employee performance and engagement; to enable their ability to develop and coordinate Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMME) development interventions geared towards an inclusive economy and general economic growth.
- To ensure an enabling legislative and policy environment to support SMME’s growth and sustainability.
- Oversee transversal support within the eco-system to provide a conducive environment for SMMEs. Drive economic transformation through integrated informal business, Co-operatives, and Micro Enterprise Development.
- Oversee the promotion of an ecosystem that encourages an integrated approach that enhances entrepreneurship and innovation during the establishment, growth and sustainability of SMMEs.
- Manage the development and delivery of the response to the needs of SMMEs and Cooperatives, informed by credible research, strategic diagnosis and the monitoring and evaluation thereof.
- Provide strategic and administrative support to the Minister in carrying out their responsibilities and mandate of the department.
- Coordinate the contribution of the agencies of the department towards the vision, goals and objectives of government with respect to SMME development and support.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications can be submitted via email to: recruitment3@dsbd.gov.za by quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF.
ENQUIRIES: The recruitment office on Tel No: (071) 440 5511
CLOSING DATE: 26 January 2024
