Chief Director: Business Development

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of the Chief Director: Business Development role at Government Printing Works (GPW), based in Pretoria. It is a Level 14 position with an all-inclusive package of R1,554,696 per annum. The role focuses on leading and managing business development functions including printing orders, stock control, sales, key account management, and stationery sales to government institutions. **What you will do** * Lead, oversee and manage printing orders and production stock control functions, including: * Managing estimated production orders. * Controlling and directing the flow of orders from inception to delivery. * Ensuring strategic effective management of raw material and production stock. * Ensuring efficient management of the dispatching of finished goods. * Oversee and manage printed stock and sales, including: * Ensuring introduction of new products and services to improve existing relationships. * Upholding regular engagements with internal and external contacts. * Managing the identification of opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales. * Lead and oversee the strategic management of Key Accounts, including: * Administering Key Accounts in National Departments and SOE/C market. * Managing Key Accounts in the SADC Region. * Ensuring effective management of safe storage and distribution/selling of face value products. * Ensuring efficient management of excellent customer care services. * Oversee the management of storage, control and sale of stationery items to government institutions, including: * Monitoring and controlling the receipt, storage, and distribution of stationery stock. * Ensuring the safekeeping and proper inventory management of stationery items. * Ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and inventory management standards. * Ensuring the preparation and submission of inventory, sales, and stock performance reports. * Addressing customer enquiries and resolving stationery supply related issues. * Implementing measures to improve storage efficiency, stock control, and customer service. * Manage the Chief Directorate, including: * Interpreting the Branch’s business strategy, with special reference to resourcing and delivery of priority projects. * Leading the Chief Directorate in relation to the implementation of policy priorities. * Developing systems and procedures to enable service delivery by the Directorates. * Taking responsibility for the delivery of strategic outcomes as outlined in the estimates of national expenditure. * Ensuring the management and development of human resources. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 plus a Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Engineering /Commerce/ Operations Management / Business Management / Inventory Management. * A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in an Operations / Manufacturing environment at a Senior Management Level (13). * Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. * Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations and prescripts, cost accounting and business practices. * Knowledge of business development practices. * Knowledge of public service financial legislative frameworks. * Knowledge of Corporate Governance (King Report). * Travelling may be required. * Valid driver’s licence. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this role would be an experienced senior manager with a relevant NQF Level 7 degree in fields such as Engineering, Commerce, Operations, Business, or Inventory Management. They should have at least 5 years of proven experience at a senior management level in an operations or manufacturing environment. Key knowledge areas include public service regulatory and financial frameworks (PFMA, National Treasury), cost accounting, business development practices, and corporate governance. The role requires leadership, strategic oversight of printing orders, stock control, sales, key account management, and stationery sales for government institutions. The candidate must also be prepared for travel and possess a valid driver's license. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/government-printing-works-gpw-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-gpw-26-011 Source: govpage

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• Driver's licence

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