The Ministry of Small Business Development was established in 2014 marking a turning point in history of SMMEs and Co-operatives development in South Africa, demonstrating Government’s commitment to place SMMEs and Co-operatives at the centre of economic growth and job creation.
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) was thereafter establis...
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Chief Director: Value Chain and Market Access Support
A Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Political Science / Public Administration / Economics / Development Studies or equivalent/related.
Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level within a value chain support, market access or international relations environment.
DUTIES :
Oversee the development of policies, strategies and interventions that supports access to markets and grow value market chains for MSMEs. Facilitate and manage an integrated approach, including market intelligence and advise on new markets to support domestic and international market access to MSMEs.
Develop Market Access Strategy for MSME development and develop M&E frameworks to provide period reports on the status and impact of the strategy. Build strategic relationships that increase value chain support services to small businesses and Co-operatives in both domestic and international markets.
Leverage opportunities in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements for MSMEs through facilitating participation and potential exports opportunities through strategic leveraging of regional and economic and trading blocs. Build relationships and representation in strategic missions that can grow South African MSME internationalisation.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and provide progress to relevant structures through formal engagements and periodic reports, provide technical support for international travel and set up measures and process for the administration of international engagements, provide administrative support and on-site support on International and Domestic travel and maintain DSBD International Relations Affairs in line within the National Developmental Agenda. Provide strategic direction, management and control of the Chief Directorate and ensure effective and efficient administration of finance, human and physical resources.
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