Director: Informal & Micro Business Development at Department of Small Business Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Economics / Business Administration / Development Finance / Entrepreneurship / Commerce / Development Studies or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle / senior managerial level in informal sector and micro business support environment.

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for informal and micro business development interventions. Lead the development, review and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes supporting the informal and micro enterprise sector. Oversee the implementation and performance of informal and micro enterprise support programmes, including financial and non-financial interventions. Coordinate intergovernmental relations and partnerships with provinces, municipalities, SOEs, DFIs, and private sector stakeholders. Drive initiatives that promote business formalisation, economic inclusion, and sustainability of informal and micro enterprises. Manage programme budgets, expenditure, and resource allocation in compliance with PFMA and departmental prescripts. Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programme outcomes and impact. Identify, manage, and mitigate operational, financial, and programme risks. Lead and manage staff performance, capacity development, and organisational effectiveness. Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and accountability frameworks