Deputy Director: Cluster Programme Support

Overview

Deputy Director: Cluster Programme Support at Department of Small Business Development in Pretoria.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Economics / Entrepreneurship / Development Studies or Business Management or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. 3 years’ technical experience within the value chain analysis and clusters environment at a supervisory level / managerial (ASD) level.
• Have proven competencies and skills in: Communication (verbal and written), Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Service Delivery Innovation Client orientation and customer focus, Problem solving and analysis and Service Delivery Innovation.
• Skills in research and industry analysis.
• Knowledge of industrialisation and localisation, Thorough understanding of industrial clusters (for example, the importance of getting stakeholders to work together using the triple-helix approach) and Knowledge of Programme Management will be an added advantage.
• B/EB Driver’s license and Security Clearance of Secret will be considered as additional.

Duties

• Provide support for the development of clusters for each product or industry as identified in the localisation framework or any other government strategy promoting industrialisation and localisation.
• Monitor that non-financial and financial support as well as market linkages and other types of support are provided to the cluster member.
• Mobilise funding and appointment of the cluster manager.
• Develop and implement cluster models, frameworks and support mechanisms to enhance productivity, innovation and competitiveness.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on cluster programme performance against APP targets and strategic objectives.
• Promote localisation by strengthening local production capabilities and supplier development within clusters.
• Conduct sub- sector and value chain analyses to identify high-impact cluster opportunities aligned with national priorities, while assessing industry value chains to determine MSME entry points and meaningful participation through access to procurement opportunities.
• Provide secretariat services to the Technical and Adjudication Committees.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide regular feedback in respect of programme implementation progress: Written draft general (basic to complex) correspondence such as response letters, emails, status reports, presentations, memos, and submissions.
• Verbal: Give detailed/comprehensive/ in depth advice on procedural and technical related matters in respect of cluster programme support.
• Facilitate partnerships with government, private sector and agencies to support cluster growth and sustainability.
• Provide technical guidance, advisory support and capacity building to cluster participants.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement, communication and coordination across programmes.
• Manage the operations and resources of the sub-Directorate in line with the relevant prescripts.
• EENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097

How to apply

The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment3@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e.REF NO: DD CPS

Notes

Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the right not to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment (Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp OTHER POSTS