Advert - Executive Manager-Seda Technology Programme

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Executive Manager: Seda Technology Programme

DURATION Twenty-Four (24) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO Chief Executive Officer

JOB GRADE E2 Minimum Midpoint

R1 662 392 R1 955 756

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

DIVISION Seda Technology Programme (STP)

LOCATION National Office

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE

JOB

To strategically direct and coordinate implementation of best

practice Seda Technology Programme services namely, Incubation,

Technology Transfer and Quality and Standards functions through

Seda’s Technology Business Centers and various access points to

enhance competitiveness and sustainability of Small and Medium

KEY PERFORMANCE

AREAS

❖ Participate in the development and implementation of Seda

strategy and resourcing of strategic objectives in a sustainable

manner.

❖ Develop and oversee the implementation of sound integrated

Seda Technology Programme strategy, policies, guidelines and

business plan.

❖ Oversee the Seda Incubation operations and provision of support

to Technology Business Centres.

❖ Oversee and manage the provision of Quality, Standards and

Technology Transfer operations.

❖ Assure the embedding of risk, compliance and audit practices

all the Divisions processes and systems.

❖ Manage the Divisions resources (People, Finance and Assets).

REQUIRED MINIMUM

QUALIFICATION

❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7),

Honours (NQF Level 8) in Commerce/Technology

Management/Engineering disciplines plus a Master’s Degree

REQUIRED WORK

EXPERIENCE

❖ 10+ year’s work experience in the Small Enterprises

Development Sector of which 5 years’ experience should have

been in Senior Management role.

❖ Direct experience in SMME programmes and / or related

development.

❖ End – to – End understanding of business processes to enable all

SMME programmes at Seda.

❖ Knowledge of all government Small Enterprise Support Strategy

and Programmes.

❖ Successful track record in the implementation of the business

strategy and related policies.

❖ Understanding of operations, finance and support functions.

❖ Experience in managing transformation and change processes.

❖ Knowledge and experience of stakeholder management and

partnerships.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

❖ Strategic Capability

❖ Managing a Team

❖ Coaching & Mentoring

❖ Change Management

❖ Policy Development & Adherence

❖ Political Awareness

❖ Advisory Service

❖ Communication

❖ Stakeholder Engagement

❖ Analytical

❖ Business Acumen

❖ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

❖ Planning & Organising

❖ Monitoring & Evaluation

❖ Performance Driven

❖ Team Work

❖ Adaptability & Flexibility

❖ Policy Adherence

❖ Negotiation

NB: It is the organization’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of race,

gender and people living with disability as per the set numerical targets contained in the

organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). To ensure compliance and successful

implementation of the EE Plan, all applicants should indicate their race, gender and disability

status in their curriculum vitae (CV). Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to

APPLY.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials

(employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary

including competency assessments). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be

contacted, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your

application, please consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to

Midpoint as advertised.

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