❖ Direct and guide the EDD Programme Management Unit operations
❖ Direct and guide the operations
❖ Direct and guide Training and Capacity Building operations including Material Development and Training Coordination
❖ Develop and manage relationships with external stakeholders for Seda to partner with on identified programs to contribute to the organizational strategy
❖ Manage Business Unit resources (finance, human resources and risk management and compliance etc.)

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelors’ degree, Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) or post graduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Business Management/Industrial Engineering/Operations Management
❖ Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) as added advantage

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 8 – 10 years’ experience in the development of small enterprise support programmes, capacity building, management and implementation of socio-economic development intervention programmes of which 5 years should have been at a Management Level
Ability to demonstrate:
❖ Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of learning interventions for socio-economic development
❖ Knowledge and experience of small enterprise development sector
❖ Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
❖ Leadership & Influencing
❖ Strategic Capability
❖ Stakeholder Engagement
❖ Analytical
❖ Business Acumen
❖ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
❖ Performance Driven
❖ Adaptability & Flexibility

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. 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 recruitmentedd@seda.org.za
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 30 November 2022

JOB PROFILE (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

SENIOR MANAGER: SPECIAL PROJECTS 
DURATION: Sixteen (16) Months Fixed Term Contract 
REPORTING TO: Executive Manager: Enterprise Development Division 
JOB GRADE: D4 
Minimum: 1 074 355
Midpoint: 1 263 947 
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1 
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division 
LOCATION: Seda National Office 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To formulate and manage (plan, organise, control and lead) the rollout and implementation strategies of all Special Projects involving relevant to the Enterprise Development Division Network, and ensure participation of all stakeholders involved in the value chain.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Develop and manage the execution of a strategy and framework for the roll-out and implementation of all Special Projects and other sector-based programmes.
❖ Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships in the public and private sectors for the implementation of all Special Projects and other sector-based programmes.
❖ Ensure detailed monthly reporting on all Programmes.
❖ Manage and oversee the utilization of the applicable portals & application systems by the network.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and a Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) plus Honours (NQF Level 8) or Post Graduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Economics/Business Management/Business Administration/ Operations Management.
❖ Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) as an added advantage.
❖ A qualification in Project Management is an added advantage.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT
❖ A valid South African driver’s license.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 8- 10 years’ years’ experience in the development, design and management of small enterprise support programmes, of which 5 years should have been at a supervisory level. Proficiency & experience in Project/Programme Management is also a requirement.
Ability to demonstrate:
❖ Understanding of small enterprise development sector
❖ Prior experience in the management of implementing small enterprise development programmes
❖ Sound Programme/Project management experience
❖ Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations and any other legislation will be an added advantage.
❖ Ability to develop, design, monitor and evaluate Programmes
❖ Experience in interacting with stakeholders at all levels

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
❖ Communication (verbal & written)
❖ Report Writing
❖ Strategic Capability
❖ Stakeholder Engagement
❖ Analytical
❖ Business Acumen
❖ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
❖ Planning & Organising
❖ Monitoring & Evaluation
❖ Adaptability & Flexibility
❖ Negotiation
❖ Leadership and Influencing

To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentedd@seda.org.za
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 30 November 2022

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).