Chief Director: Funding Support and Coordination at Department of Small Business Development

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A Senior Certificate, undergraduate qualification on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Development Finance / Economics / Financial Accounting / Corporate Finance / Business Leadership / Business Administration / Public Administration or equivalent/related. An Honours qualification in addition to the above will be an added advantage.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level with some in Development Finance or Funding Support and Coordination environment. Experience of having worked in the environment that is audited annually (External Auditors and Internal Auditors) and demonstrate a level of compliance with set rules.

DUTIES : 

• Lead and assume responsibility for the coordination of funding opportunities for MSMEs and Cooperatives. Negotiate and mobilise public and private sector funding for MSMEs and Co-operatives and coordinate implementation thereof. Oversee the development of funding policy, supporting norms and standards (standardized requirements) and implementation thereof, inclusive of a payment tracking platform for MSMEs and Co-operatives.
• Oversee the design of blended financial support initiatives that supports business growth for MSMEs and Co-operatives. 
• Champion advancement of competitiveness for informal businesses, Co-operatives and MSMEs through an integrated approach across the provincial and local government structures.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, drive the mandate of the department and lead complex discussions without compromising the integrity of the Department. Lead and manage operations, financial, human and physical resources of the chief directorate