Officer: Cooperatives Business Support “

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Officer: Cooperatives Business Support “ at Department of Small Business Development in Pretoria.

Imfuneko

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in Public Administration / Business Management / Development Studies / Accounting / Economics / Development Finance / Project Management or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience in MSME / Cooperatives Business Development / LED and Project Management.
• Have proven skills and competencies: Communication (Verbal and Written), Analytical Thinking, Attention to detail, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Electronic (Digital) and hard document and records management.
• Report writing and presentation skills, Financial and business analysis, Computer literacy, Stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Job related knowledge: Cooperative legislation and policies, Funding mechanisms, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project management principles and Government governance and compliance.

Imiqobo

• Conduct research on factors impacting the creation of an enabling business environment for cooperatives using digital research tools, online data sources and electronic information repositories.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies, strategies, frameworks, and guidelines supporting cooperative development.
• Contribute to the review of existing programmes, models and mechanisms using structured information and documented evidence.
• Review and assess applications for feasibility, viability, and alignment with funding criteria.
• Evaluate business plans, financial projections, and supporting documents.
• Conduct due diligence, including financial review and applicant history.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and make recommendations.
• Identify goods/services required based on application requirements.
• Evaluate quotations for compliance, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Schedule and conduct pre-approval site visits to verify project details.
• Conduct post- disbursement visits to verify fund utilisation.
• Compile detailed site visit reports.
• Monitor funded projects to ensure funds are used according to approved purposes.
• Verify compliance and escalate non-compliance to Legal Services.
• Assess project progress and verify impact.
• Compile project summaries for decision-making.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports.
• Produce detailed post-disbursement findings reports.
• Maintain accurate and secure records for assessments, reports, and site visits.
• Ensure compliance with internal document management policies.
• Communicate with applicants, beneficiaries, suppliers, internal units and relevant ecosystem players individually or in groups.
• Provide written communication such as emails, letters, and presentations.

Indlela yokuqoka

Candidates must submit applications to recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the above-mentioned position in the subject line (email) when applying i.e. REF NO: OCBS

Imibuzo: Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097

Amanqaku

The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress, and appointment will be in line with the DSBD EE Plan. 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