Deputy Director: Small Business Development

Overview

Deputy Director: Small Business Development at Department of Agriculture (DOA) in Pretoria.

Requirements

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Degree in Agricultural Economics/ Economics/ Business Management/ Development Studies.3 years junior management experience in Agricultural Economics environment.
• Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of BBBEE Act related legislation, National Small Business Amendment Act, Companies Act, Cooperative Act, Public Finance Management Act.
• National Small Business Amendment Act, PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, National Policy on Comprehensive Development Support (NPCPDS).
• Job Related Skills: High level of integrity.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Strong work ethics.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Planning and execution.
• Management of Human resources.
• Acceptance of responsibility.
• Extended Travelling.
• Working extended hours. valid driver’s license.

Duties

• SMME strategy for DoA development.
• Desk top research on the status of SMME’s in Agricultural sector.
• Align the draft document with the National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support (NPCPDS). and other relevant DoA policy/strategic documents.
• Manage the consultation process with branches and relevant support directorates with DoA to gather information on SMME’s support interventions.
• Manage the consultation process with provinces (PDA’s) and provincial DLRRD(PSSC) to gather information on SMME’s support interventions.
• Manage the process for the incorporation of the inputs into the draft document.
• Provide guidance and support for the presentations of the draft document to the various Forums to get a buy-in.
• Manage the process for preparing the submission for the strategy to be presented for EXCO approval.
• Compile an annual report on the draft development of the SMME strategy for DoA.
• Coordinated and Harmonized SMME support interventions in DoA.
• Manage and oversee the consultation process with branches and relevant support directorates within Doa.
• Manage the review of information gathered.
• Manage the alignment of financial and non- financial policies/strategies for SMME support.
• Compile a comprehensive annual report.
• Realtime data management system.
• Manage stakeholder engagement on the functionality of their data management system, including processes for data collection, storage, analysis and reporting.
• Manage the evaluation of the information gathered.
• Manage the consultation process with D: ITC to define the requirements for a real time data management system.
• Manage the design of a business case for an agricultural SMME data management system.
• Manage the approval process of a business case for the design and development of agricultural SMME data management system.
• Compile quarterly and annual reports.
• Advocacy for the development of SMME/ Cooperatives in DoA.
• Attend meetings/conferences/engagements to lobby/obtain information on SMME development.
• Share information with colleagues within DoA.
• Manage and provide guidance on the capacitation process for SMME’s/cooperatives business plan development programme as and when requested.
• Manage reports compiled to EXCO arising from advocacy sessions that have policy and strategic implications for consideration and endorsement/approval.
• Compile BTOR’s on all engagements attended.
• Manage the resources of the Sub directorate (Physical, Human and Financial).
• Ensure procurement of goods and services and proper utilization of the budget by monitor and reporting expenditure.
• Monitor and ensure proper utilisation of equipment and reporting thereof.
• Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
• Ensure capacity and development of staff.
• Manage discipline.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email DDSBDrecruit77@nda.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms M. Olifant Tel No: (012) 319 8452

Notes

EE Targets: African Females, and persons with disability. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS