Senior Manager- Quality Standards and Technology Transfer

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Senior Manager: Quality, Standards and Technology Transfer

REPORTING TO Executive Manager: STP

JOB GRADE D4 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC R 1 012 897 R1 191 644

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

DIVISION STP

LOCATION National Office

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE

JOB

To provide strategic direction and manage the technology transfer, quality

and standards, product design and packaging support functions for small

enterprises in line with Seda strategy and policies.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Develop policies, procedures and methodologies to govern the

technology transfer and quality and standards interventions.

Direct and oversee the administration of the Technology Transfer

Fund.

Direct and oversee the facilitation of programmes that enhance

competitiveness of small enterprises through sourcing of market ready

technologies and funding.

Direct and oversee the facilitation of programmes that enhance the

quality of products and services produced by South African

entrepreneurs for national and export markets through the provision

of technical support.

Drive the creation of technology transfer platforms in support of small

Direct and oversee the provision of technical support to small

enterprises to comply with technical regulations through .partnerships

with the national institutions i.e. SABS and SANAS.

Manage Business Unit resources (People, Finance and Assets).

REQUIRED MINIMUM

EDUCATION

Matric (NQF Level 4) and a Bachelors’ Degree plus Honours Degree (NQF

Level 8) or Post Graduate Diploma(NQF Level 8) in

Commerce/Science/Technology or Engineering disciplines.

Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED WORK

EXPERIENCE

8 – 10 year’s work experience in Industrial Technology, Technology

Transfer and Quality & Standards of which at least 5 years must have

been in a managerial role.

Broad technical knowledge in a variety of industrial sectors and a

sound grasp of the impact of technology on business growth.

Deep understanding of Technology and innovation ecosystem.

Sound knowledge and experience in the Small Business Development

Sector.

Sound knowledge of the legislation and policies that direct the Small

Business Development sector.

Knowledge of the PFMA and Procurement related prescripts.

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 organisation’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). African Males and Females are encouraged to apply for this position.

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). 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. Closing Date: 06 December 2019

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