Chief Executive Officer at Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Serve as the Accounting Officer of Sedfa in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Coordinate and organise the resources of Sedfa and implement the National Development Plan (NDP) and Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) priorities pertaining to small enterprises.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to Sedfa in the formulation and execution of the organisational strategy.
• Oversee that relevant government strategies impacting small enterprises are fully implemented.
• Provides leadership to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and management within small enterprise ecosystems role players.
• Provide leadership in the enhancement of operational efficiency for Sedfa.
• Oversee legal, governance and control systems.
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation function to ensure achievements against corporate plans at all levels of the organisation.
• Manage the resources (people, finance, and assets).

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Minimum qualifications: An Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Business / Commerce/Economics/ or related field.
• A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics and or Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or related fields will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 15+ years of work experience, ideally in both financial and non-financial sectors with a focus on small enterprise development or development finance, of which 8 years’ experience should have been in an Executive Management role.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Able to demonstrate:

• Executive management experience, including working with Boards and shareholders.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, investment strategies, and financial analysis.
• Expertise in sourcing funding, managing capital, and developing financial solutions that support small enterprises.
• Experience working with development finance institutions (DFIs) and other funding agencies.
• Broad understanding and experience in small enterprises programme and support, development, and financing
• Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans that align with Sedfa’s mission to support small enterprise development.
• Strong understanding of market trends, business models, and growth strategies for small enterprises.
• Strong risk management skills to balance financial and non-financial objectives.
• Successful track record in formulating and implementing business strategies and Corporate Governance Systems.
• Sound knowledge of transformational agenda and corporate governance for small enterprise support strategy, legislative frameworks, and Programmes.
• Ability to make strategic decisions and execute plans effectively with excellent decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, especially in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead organisational changes and drive unified corporate cultural transformation.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations standards, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance principles.
• Proficiency in relevant technology and software tools.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with a solid ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
• Resilient and capable of handling stress in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to advocate for small enterprises and influence policy in favour of their development, growth and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government, donors, investors, and ecosystem role players.
• Innovative mindset to explore new ways of financing and supporting entrepreneurship.
• Ability to advocate for policies that support small enterprise development in financial and non-financial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of small enterprises, development finance, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.