Reference Number: ASD SSS PRM

Salary: R424,104 per annum

Location: Pretoria

Requirements:

– Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Administration / Business Management / Development Studies / Economics (recognized by SAQA)

– 3-5 years’ experience at a Functional Specialist level in Economic Development and Project Management in the Mining, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, or Environmental Management sectors

– Training in MS Office Packages, Advanced Management Development Programme, and Project Management

– Valid driver’s license

– Postgraduate qualification in Public Administration / Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies (advantageous)

– Competencies in communication (verbal and written), planning and organizing skills, project management, program design and delivery, interpersonal skills, client orientation and customer focus, stakeholder relations and networking, service delivery innovation, basic policy development, technical and business analysis, and small business feasibility and viability assessments.

Duties:

– Conduct research to identify best practices for sector development policies and strategies in the Mining, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Environmental Management sectors

– Draft policy and strategy implementation guidelines for sector development

– Analyze and review program designs, models, instruments, and guidelines for business infrastructure and Business Development Services support

– Coordinate the piloting of new sector development programs

– Implement norms and standards, identify weaknesses and gaps in service delivery, and propose innovative solutions

– Communicate with stakeholders through written, verbal, and formal presentations/workshops/information sessions

Enquiries: Recruitment Office – Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097

Note: The Department of Small Business Development is committed to diversity and redress. Candidates promoting representivity in terms of race, disability, youth, and gender will receive preference according to the DSBD EE Plan.