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. To apply, please send your CV to Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. mailto: #J-18808-Ljbffr