Business Developer

Requirements

Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a Degree in Agricultural Economics / Economics / Business Management / Financial Management. Job Related Work Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in agricultural economics environment with exposure to the agricultural business environment. Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of 4 BBBEE Act and related legislation. Knowledge of National Integrated Small Enterprise Development (NISED) and related legislation. National Small Business Amendment Act. Companies Act. Cooperative Act. Public Finance Management Act. Batho Pele Principles. Job Related Skills: Computer skills (MS Office). Team Leadership, Creativity. High level of integrity. Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Analytical skills. Strong work ethics. Good interpersonal skills. Negotiation Skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Planning and execution skills. Management of human resources. Acceptance of responsibility. Extensive travel. Work extended hours. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Provide inputs in drafting policy, frameworks and guidelines for developing SMMEs/Cooperatives in the DoA sector. Conduct research and analysis. Undertake research on national, sectoral, and international best practices to inform the development of policies, frameworks, and guidelines for supporting SMMEs and cooperatives. Participate in stakeholder consultations. Take part in consultation processes, workshops, and technical engagements to provide structured inputs and feedback on draft policies and frameworks. Contribute to policy and framework development. Provide written and technical inputs into the drafting of policies, frameworks, and operational guidelines to ensure alignment with departmental mandates and strategic priorities. Monitor and report in implementation progress. Prepare and submit progress reports on the implementation of approved policies, frameworks, and guidelines, outlining achievements, gaps, challenges, and recommendations for improvement. Coordinate and harmonize SMME support interventions in DoA. Ensure internal stakeholders for consultation and alignment. Initiate communication with relevant branches and directorates within the Department of Agriculture to schedule consultations aimed at securing buy-in, clarifying roles, and gathering inputs on the coordination and harmonization approach. Participate in internal engagement platforms. Attend scheduled meetings, working sessions, and technical forums to present and discuss the coordination concept, gather feedback, and ensure shared understanding across departmental units. Conduct information gathering and analysis. Collect and review existing departmental documents, initiatives, performance reports, and operational tools to understand current SMME support approaches, identify overlaps, and highlight opportunities for improved and coordination. Align policy and strategic instruments. Review and align financial and non-financial policies, guidelines, and strategies related to SMME support to ensure consistency, reduce fragmentation, and promote standardized support delivery across departmental branches. Contribute to the development of real-time data management system for SMMEs. Facilitate stakeholder engagement on data system requirements. Organise and coordinate engagements with relevant stakeholders to understand their existing data management systems, including processes for data collection, storage, analysis and reporting. Evaluate existing information and define system requirements. Assess and analyse information gathered from various directorates to determine functional, technical and business requirements for a real-time agricultural SMME data management system. Engagement with the Directorate ICT for technical guidance. Participate in consultations with the Directorate for ICT to obtain guidance on system architecture, feasibility, standards and integration requirements. Contribute to the business case development. Provide inputs into the design and drafting of a business case that justifies the implementation of a real-time data management system for agricultural SMMEs, including expected benefits, costs, risks, and resource needs. Advocate for the development of SMMEs and Cooperatives in the DoA. Participate in strategic engagements. Attend meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements to advocate for and gather information on SMME and cooperatives development priorities, challenges, and opportunities. Disseminate information internally. Share relevant insights, updates and information with colleagues across the Department to strengthen awareness and promote coordinated support for SMMEs and cooperatives. Support capacity building initiatives. Provide capacity-building support to SMMEs and cooperatives, including facilitation of business plan development training and relevant advisory services when required.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr J Smit Tel No: (012) 319 8158

Notes

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