Advert for CFERI Centre Manager

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Centre Manager for the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator at Barberton Campus. The incumbent will oversee operations, manage staff, and engage stakeholders to support SMME growth. Candidates must possess a relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in enterprise development.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in managing enterprise development programmes.
• Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry.
• Strong leadership skills and project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the CfERI Centre.
• Recruit, select and manage staff; develop their performance.
• Establish working relationships with key stakeholders and engage with the business community.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Conflict Management

Education

Three-year recognized tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Administration or Entrepreneurship

Job description

Ehlanzeni TVET College invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant

position:

CENTRE MANAGER CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RAPID INCUBATORBARBERTON CAMPUS REF NO: EHL 1/2020KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS

Operations Management:Coordinate day-to-day operations of the CfERI CentreManage the CfERI’s office, technology, equipment and industrial growth efforts Encourage an environment of innovative thinking and commercialisation of innovative ideas Coordinate and monitor initiatives for the incubation service offering Plan, coordinate, organise, and spearhead efforts to recruit and locate office, technology, and industrial users;Ensuring appropriate equipment and materials are available for the successful operations Ensure programme compliance with applicable internal and external requirements Coordinate the development, evaluation and implementation of the Incubation Model through goals, objectives, and activities related to Rapid Incubator/CfE growthRecruiting youth and entrepreneurs into the programmes and grow the SMMEs in various sectors Develop, adapt and revise Centre policies and proceduresPrepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned programmes, including financial reports that summarize and/or outline incoming and outgoing funds.Reporting and documenting Centre efforts through SEDA’S reporting system Work with the College Principal to make recommendations to Academic Board, College Council and government officials on programmes which support the development strategy for entrepreneurial growthConduct research to identify emerging needs, trends, and services related to recruitment and location of incubatees and affiliate members or other assigned areas of responsibility Design and implement marketing material to ensure exposure of the Rapid Incubator/CfE programme offeringsStaff Management:Recruit, select and appoint staff in collaboration with the HR UnitManage employee performanceEmployee training and developmentAdminister HR mattersDevelop and monitor the Rapid Incubator/CfE budgetSourcing of additional funding resources for the Rapid Incubator/CfE

Control the expenditure of funds in accordance with the business plan and requirements of the Centre Financial reporting to Deputy Principal FinancesStakeholder Management:Establish working relationships with key stakeholdersParticipate in forums of key stakeholdersExplore and initiate activities for community engagementRepresent the CfERI publicly to potential partners, funders and stakeholders Prepare proposals to clients and responds to inquiries/requests from CfERI stakeholders Serve as a liaison to college and other third-party resourcesEngage with business community

REQUIREMENTS

• A three year recognized tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Administration or Entrepreneurship

• 5 – 10 years’ experience in managing enterprise development programmes • 5 years’ experience in supervision on management level.• Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organization • In depth knowledge understanding the SMME and incubation industry • New venture creation• Comprehensive knowledge of TVET Sector and relevant legislation.• Knowledge of facilitation; supervising staff; planning; organizing; motivating staff; staff discipline.• Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills.• Integrity and Reliability• Project, financial, conflict, strategic, stakeholder and personnel management • Budgeting• Strong leadership skills• Must have a valid driver’s license.

PLEASE NOTE:Relevant Employment Acts will be considered when filling this position. Applications should be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any Public Services Departments, stating the relevant reference number, a recent updated CV, as well as certified copies of all qualifications including academic record, ID document and driver’s license. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed applications will be considered. The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time. Communication will only be entered into with short-listed and the successful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 21 days after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The employer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the College. NB: Foreign applicants should attach the following documents: SAQA evaluation certificate, SACE and quota work permit. The Employer reserves the right not to make an appointment. Where applicable. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualification and criminal record verification.ENQUIRIES: Mr F Malinga [phone]. Kindly forward all applications to: The Principal, Ehlanzeni TVET College, Private Bag X11297, Nelspruit, 1200 or hand - deliver to the Central Office at 29 Bell Street, Nelspruit, 1200.CLOSING DATE: 7 February 2020 at 15:30