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The Ministry of Small Business Development was established in 2014 marking a turning point in history of SMMEs and Co-operatives development in South Africa, demonstrating Government’s commitment to place SMMEs and Co-operatives at the centre of economic growth and job creation. The Department … read moreof Small Business Development (DSBD) was thereafter established as a standalone national department in accordance with the reorganisation of some national departments announced by the President in May 2014.
REQUIREMENTS :
National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Development Studies /Economics / Commerce / Project Management / Property Development / Business Development or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Public Admin / Economics / BCom / Project Management / Property Development / Business Development and valid drivers’ licence will be considered an added advantage.
Minimum of 1 year experience in Business Administration / Infrastructure / Development Finance / Project Management / Construction / Property Development / Commercial Property / Incentives environment. Training in MS Office packages / Project Management.
DUTIES :
Conduct secondary research on existing under-utilised state owned property for possible access by small businesses and identify distressed properties for potential acquisition.
Contribute to the review of policies and systems required for improving infrastructure access for all small businesses within the formal and informal sector inclusive of but not limited to: providing inputs into the design of guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) guiding the Business Infrastructure programme, assist in developing database and report on business infrastructure acquisition etc.
Identify risks and gaps on mechanisms aimed at improving access to business infrastructure by small businesses, inclusive of but not limited to (MSME hubs, shared infrastructure, repurposed containers, pop-up markets, rehabilitation and occupancy certificates, refurbishment and development). Consolidate directorate’s financial and non-financial status and/or project progress reports on support provided to small businesses related to access to infrastructure.
Provide secretariat support services during adjudication committee meetings (planning, preparing meeting packs and agenda). Communicate with stakeholders, clients, management & colleagues: Written, Verbal and formal presentations / workshops / information sessions etc.
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