BDO Application Post- readvert

(Administrative), Commissioner Ndaba J (CEO)

VACANCY: Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub is an innovative hub based in Mahikeng, aimed at developing new business pipelines, providing strategic economic infrastructure to unlock economic growth in the North West Province while fostering & promoting 4IR, Technology, Incubation, Training, Innovation & Entrepreneurship development. MDIHub prides itself as the first provincial innovation hub, established to spur the growth of new industries, to drive the 4th Industrial Revolution, Digitalization, and industrialization of the North West Province economy. MDIHub is a cluster of Technology, Digital media, and 4IR companies. MDIHub aims to foster an atmosphere of creativity and support. The main client focus of the hub is to render support to early-stage and established businesses to thrive in a nurturing community, where synergies are created around every corner. MDIHub is now offering the following opportunity to a competent and dedicated person to join a dynamic team in Mahikeng.

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Development Officer: Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub

REPORTING TO: CEO

SALARY: 220,000.00 - 280,000.00

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 26

CONTRACT CONDITIONS: 4IR

CONTRACT TERMS: 2 years

DIVISION: Incubator Programme

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The BDO will ensure the successful delivery of incubation services at Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub and in particular, ensure effective operation and use of Incubator facilities and achievement of enterprise development goals and objectives; establish and manage relationships with both public and private sector stakeholders, public sector entities, colleges, universities, and research institutions. The BDO will work intimately with entrepreneurs and start-up companies of MDIHub incubation programme; with the goal of ensuring effective incubation of innovative technology-based ideas, and growth of sustainable businesses. The role also requires the candidate to be a good networker to ensure an evergreen incubation pipeline of ideas whose incubation will result in sustainable high growth companies with job creation opportunities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Work with SMMEs/Incubatees to identify and evaluate new markets and target clients.
2. Work with SMMEs/Incubatees to develop and implement strategies.
3. Encourage an environment of innovative thinking and commercialization of innovative ideas.
4. Identify and evaluate specific new profitable business opportunities.
5. Assist in achieving sales targets of the SMMEs/Incubatees.
6. Initiate and complete proposals and presentations for new business opportunities.
7. Work with internal teams to deliver outstanding presentations to capture profitable business opportunities.
8. Maintain excellent stakeholder relationships with existing and potential stakeholders.
9. Plan, implement, and manage the enterprise development portfolio's projects, programs, products, and services.
10. Encourage the SMMEs/Incubatees to incorporate innovative methods into their enterprises.
11. Offer coaching and mentoring to SMMEs/Incubatees.
12. Work independently and under pressure.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• 3-year Degree in Business Management (development will be added as an advantage).

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Proven track record of developing new businesses.
• Strong in client connection and client services.
• Strong responsibility, self-motivated, able to work under high pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organization.
• Experience in assessing viability and sustainability of small businesses.
• In-depth understanding of SMME and incubation industry.
• Advanced Computer literacy - MS Office and MS Projects.
• Valid South African Driver's Licence.
• Experience starting, owning, operating, and/or managing a small business.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of business incubation programmes.
• Public relations principles.
• Budget administration principles.
• Experience desired in any aspect of small business, or personally owning or operating a commercial venture.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical thinking.
• Interpersonal skills, corporate governance competency.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• General technical knowledge, research skills.
• SMME developmental skills.
• Training and capacity building skills.
• Adaptability / creativity.
• Results-oriented, time management.
• Records management.

Apply before: 15 January 2022. Interested individuals should submit a comprehensive CV and qualifications (clearly stating the position title) to the Human Resources Administrator at recruitment@mafihub.co.za. Correspondence will be conducted with shortlisted candidates only. MDIHub may expire jobs at their own discretion. If you have not received a response within two weeks, your application was most likely unsuccessful.