Vacancies Available at Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Participate in the development and implementation of Sedfa strategy and resourcing strategic objectives sustainably.
• Develop and oversee Human Capital and Facilities strategies, policies, guidelines, and business plans.
• Lead and direct the Human Capital and Facilities function to build and maintain a high-performance culture.
• Ensure robust OD function in the entity.
• Oversee the provision of Human Capital Operations services.
• Oversee the provision of Facilities Management services.
• Participate as a member of the Sedfa executive committee.
• Assure the embedding of risk, compliance, and audit practices in all the Division’s processes and systems.
• Manage the Division’s resources (people, finance, and assets).

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• NQF Level 8 in Human Resources/Commerce/Business related discipline such as Business Management/Business Administration/Human Resources Management.
• NQF Level 9 in Human Resources/Commerce/Business related discipline such as Business Management / Business Administration/Human Resources Management would be an added advantage. 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in a Human Capital, of which 5 years’ experience should have been in a Senior Management role.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide effective and accurate advice on corporate compliance and governance.
• Facilitate the induction of Board as well as co-ordinate the Board annual plans.
• Facilitate ongoing Board development with relevant institutions.
• Develop and circulate a schedule of all Sedfa Board meetings, committees, and sub committees.
• Ensure that annual Board performance assessments and evaluations are conducted.
• Develop the Agendas of all Board and committee meetings in consultation with the Chairperson of the Board.
• Provide a central source of governance guidance and advice to the Board and EXCO, within Sedfa’s corporate governance prescripts.
• Set up a comprehensive governance framework to regulate compliance with primary legislation impacting the statutory obligations of Sedfa, such as the PFMA, NCA, King IV Companies Act, etc.
• Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures to monitor compliance with primary legislation impacting the statutory obligations of Sedfa.
• Produce reports in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Produce Board minutes and reports within the allocated time limit.
• Identify governance risks and recommend mitigation strategies to the Board.
• Manage the Division’s resources (people, finance, and assets).

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• NQF Level 7 in Law or any other relevant qualification or Chartered Institute of Secretaries & Administrators (CIS) qualification.
• Chartered Governance Professional (CGP) is strongly preferred.
• NQF Level 8 in Law or any other relevant qualification will be an added advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years’ experience in corporate governance, board administration, and regulatory compliance, with at least 5 years operating at senior level role.
• Legal knowledge and experience as well as experience in the financial sector will be an added advantage.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Sedfa’s strategic plans to support the growth and sustainability of small enterprises.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of sound Sedfa’s Business Development Support strategy, policies, guidelines, and business planning.
• Ensure the provision of effective and innovation-driven incubation support to small enterprises.
• Manage and optimise the post-investment monitoring portfolio to ensure sustainable returns.
• Lead and direct the Business Development Support function to build and maintain a high-performance management culture.
• Participate as a member of the Sedfa executive team.
• Develop and implement workout and restructuring plans for underperforming enterprises.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of sound integrated Sedfa’s technology program strategy, policies, and guidelines.
• Support the development and growth of cooperatives to enhance their contribution to the economy.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including government, financial institutions, and industry ecosystem partners.
• Assure the embedding of risk, compliance, and audit practices in all the Division’s processes and systems.
• Manage the Division’s resources and financial management (People, Finance, and Assets).
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting driving business development support for small enterprises, ensuring their growth, sustainability, and success. 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• NQF Level 8 in Economics/ Commerce /Business related discipline such as Business Management/Business Administration.
• NQF Level 9 in Economics/ Commerce /Business related discipline such as Business Management/Business Administration would be an added advantage. 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of work experience in the MSME development environment of which 5 years’ experience should have been in a Senior Management role.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Develop an Internal Audit Strategy
• Develop policies and procedures aligned to the Internal Audit strategy.
• Develop and implement an Internal Audit framework aligned to the Internal Audit strategy
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Internal Audit Charter and methodology
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan aligned with our strategic objectives and operational requirements.
• Design and refine IA coverage plans and audit strategies in harmony with governance needs.
• Approve audit plans for operations and IT, ensuring they address relevant risks with suitable scope, resources, and timelines
• Identity audit needs based on strategic objectives and the risk profile.
• Prepare a three-year rolling strategic audit plan and audit plan for the current year.
• Identify appropriate audit methodologies that are available including the use of technology
• Compile assurance reports for the Board and its Committees.
• Provide management report on the performance of the Internal Audit activities and internal audit engagements
• Manage the Division’s resources and financial management (People, Finance, and Assets). 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• NQF Level 8 Internal Audit or Business/Commerce or related (must have).
• A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CA (SA) is a requirement / must have. 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or governance roles, with at least 5 years’ experience should have been in a Senior Management role.
• Proven experience in leading an internal audit function at an executive or senior management level with substantial experience preferably in financial service and/or MSME field.
• Knowledge and experience of risk management and controls in financial services.
• Internal Audit Frameworks, Professional Standards: International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, supported by proven internal auditing experience and other governance and control frameworks.