THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: DIRECTOR-GENERAL

THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: DIRECTOR-GENERAL

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted via email to: recruitment3@dsbd.gov.za by
quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line.
Acceptable formats for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF.

CLOSING DATE : 26 January 2024

NOTE : Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully
completed and signed Z83 form; a recent comprehensive CV; contactable
referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated);
Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other
relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

All shortlisted candidates for SMS
posts will be subjected to (1) a technical exercise, (2) a generic managerial
competency assessment and (3) personnel suitability checks on criminal
record, citizenship verification, financial records check, qualification
verification, reference checks. Applicants could be required to provide consent
for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to
successful candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of
the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a pre-employment
screening and a Top-Secret security vetting to determine the suitability of a
person for employment. The successful candidate will be required to enter into
an employment contract of five years and a performance agreement with the
Minister for Small Business Development within 3 months of appointment, as
well as completing a financial interests declaration form within one month of
appointment and annually thereafter.

The Department reserves the rights not
to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment
(Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be
downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. NB: We
invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of Director General of the
Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). the DSBD is responsible
for the promotion and development of entrepreneurship, Small, Micro and
Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) and Co-operatives, and to ensure an enabling
legislative and policy environment to support their growth and sustainability.

The Director-General as the Accounting Officer will join a leadership team
responsible for implementing an integrated approach across the DSBD and
reporting entities for the coordination, integration and mobilisation of efforts
and resources towards the creation of an enabling environment for the growth
and sustainability of small businesses and co-operatives and ensure a
transformed and inclusive economy driven by sustainable, innovative SMMEs
and Co-operatives.

The work of the DSBD is driven through 4 branch
programmes, 2 entities, and 6 pieces of legislation, covering a substantial part
of South Africa’s economic policy landscape. As Director-General, you will
also participate in the work of the Forum of South African Directors-General
and various Government clusters.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 01/20 : DIRECTOR-GENERAL REF NO: DG-ODG (5 Year Contract)
SALARY : R2 158 533 per annum (Level 16), All-inclusive salary package and 10% nonpensionable HoD Allowance.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: An appropriate undergraduate qualification and a post graduate
qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA. 8 -10 years of relevant
experience at the senior management level of which at least 3 years must be
with any organ of State as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996.

Demonstrated leadership in the development of policies and high-level policy
implementation skills. Insight into the South African and global economy. Deep
knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and priorities. Be
conversant with the structure and operation of the Public Sector. Good
interpersonal, problem-solving, teamwork and networking skills. A compulsory
pre-entry into the Senior Management Service Certificate from the National
School of Government will be required before assumption of duty
(https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme).

Knowledge
and Experience: Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, 1994,
Public Administration Management Act, 2014, Public Finance Management
Act, 1999, and the National Development Plan. Experience in executive
management and possess strong leadership and strategic management
capabilities.

He/she must also have experience in monitoring and evaluation
of government policies as well as a thorough understanding of government
policy and administrative processes.

He/ she must have strong organizational
abilities, good writing skills, good interpersonal skills, and be computer literate.

DUTIES : Serve as the accounting officer of the department in line with the Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA). Coordinate and organise the resources of
the Department and its agencies to implement the National Development Plan
(NDP) and Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) priorities pertaining to
Small Business Development. Provide strategic leadership, support services
and management of the department through providing strategic vision and
direction, leading the formulation, execution, monitoring and evaluation of the
strategic and annual operational plans.

Strengthen the department’s
governance, compliance and organizational capacity to deliver on its mandate;
which entails ensuring that the department has the appropriate organizational
structure to deliver on its plans, has the required systems to track, monitor and
report on its performance to the Minister and other oversight structures and
control points including the Audit and Risk Committee, Parliament, etc.

Profile
and market the programmes of the department and create a conducive
environment to achieve higher levels of employee performance and
engagement; to enable their ability to develop and coordinate Small, Medium
and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMME) development interventions geared
towards an inclusive economy and general economic growth. To ensure an
enabling legislative and policy environment to support SMME’s growth and
sustainability. Oversee transversal support within the eco-system to provide a
conducive environment for SMMEs. Drive economic transformation through
integrated informal business, Co-operatives, and Micro Enterprise
Development.

Oversee the promotion of an ecosystem that encourages an
integrated approach that enhances entrepreneurship and innovation during
the establishment, growth and sustainability of SMMEs. Manage the
development and delivery of the response to the needs of SMMEs and Cooperatives, informed by credible research, strategic diagnosis and the
monitoring and evaluation thereof. Provide strategic and administrative
support to the Minister in carrying out their responsibilities and mandate of the
department. Coordinate the contribution of the agencies of the department
towards the vision, goals and objectives of government with respect to SMME
development and support.

ENQUIRIES : The recruitment office on Tel No: (071) 440 5511