Deputy Director: Secondary Sector Support REF NO: DD: SSSP at Department of Small Business Development

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Overview This role is for a Deputy Director: Secondary Sector Support within the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). The DSBD was established after the Ministry of Small Business Development in 2014, signaling the South African Government's commitment to placing Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Co-operatives at the core of economic growth and job creation. What you will do * Develop, review, and promote policy frameworks and strategies to ensure the development and maintenance of a comprehensive and tailor-made ecosystem for the sectors (Secondary). * Conduct extensive research to inform decision making regarding support requirements within the economic value chain (Secondary sectors). Benchmark and develop case studies against best practices in Secondary (manufacturing, construction and utilities) in relation to sector strategies, policies, innovations and common practices. * Gather sector-specific evidence based on performance of the economy, new and existing support programmes and mechanisms to accelerate growth, generation of income sustainability and job creation for MSMEs operating within the Secondary sectors. Identify challenges, gaps, performance, and trends regarding the implementation of deliverables of the Masterplans and propose solutions as well as report on implementation, progress and support provided across assigned areas. * Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on implementation and support provided across assigned areas. Draft general (basic to complex) correspondence such as response letters, emails, status reports, presentations, memos, and submissions. * Conduct Stakeholder engagements with the role-players within the sector. Act as a focal point to liaise among the key role players in the implementation of the Masterplan. Manage the operations and resources of the sub-directorate in line with relevant prescripts. Requirements (from the original advert) * A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Economics / Business Administration / Development Studies / Engineering or equivalent / related recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate degree in Economics / Business Administration / Development Studies / Engineering would be an added advantage. * 3 years relevant experience in the Economic Development sector with specific focus in Manufacturing (Automotive, Clothing and Textile, Furniture, Metals, Chemicals, Plastics etc.) / Construction (Residential, Commercial, Industrial etc.) Utilities (Electricity/Energy, Gas, Water Treatment) at a supervisory/managerial (ASD) level. Training in MS packages, Project Management and a valid driver’s license. * Have competencies in: Communication and Presentation (verbal and written), Problem Solving and Analysis, Planning and Organising Skills, Project Management, Programme Design and Delivery, Interpersonal skills, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Stakeholder relations, Negotiation skills and Research and Reporting writing. * Knowledge and expertise in industrial policy and industrial development, national industrial action plans, trade directives, secondary sectors (i.e., manufacturing, construction, utilities) and Value Chain Analysis. * Job related knowledge and skills: Sector Policy development, interpretation, implementation, Financial Management, People Management and Sector / Industry Stakeholder Management (Public and Private). B/EB Driver’s license will be considered as an additional. Who should apply The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Engineering, or an equivalent/related SAQA-recognized qualification, with a postgraduate degree being an advantage. They must have at least 3 years of relevant supervisory/managerial experience within the Economic Development sector, specifically in Manufacturing, Construction, or Utilities. Applicants should be proficient in MS packages and Project Management, hold a valid driver’s license (B/EB an advantage), and demonstrate strong competencies in communication, problem-solving, planning, project management, program design, interpersonal skills, client orientation, stakeholder relations, negotiation, research, and reporting. Essential knowledge includes industrial policy, industrial development, national industrial action plans, trade directives, secondary sectors, and Value Chain Analysis, alongside job-related skills in sector policy, financial management, people management, and stakeholder management. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-secondary-sector-support-ref-no-dd-sssp-department-of-small-business-development Source: myjobmag

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