Entrepreneurial Programme Officer

Raizcorp; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A community development organization is seeking an Entrepreneurial Programme Officer in Kathu to manage a one-year project aimed at fostering entrepreneurship within local communities. The candidate must hold a tertiary qualification in business or commerce and demonstrate experience in managing entrepreneurial initiatives. Responsibilities include operational oversight, facilitating training sessions, reporting to the head office, and engaging with local communities to ensure project success. A commitment to developing local talent is essential, along with strong administrative skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in business or commerce is required.
• Proven experience in business ownership is essential.
• Strong understanding of business finances is necessary.
• Experience with detailed report writing is advantageous.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the project centre.
• Deliver project training to entrepreneurs and community members.
• Report outcomes to Raizcorp head office.
• Capture and manage relevant data and metrics.

Skills

Business understanding

Group facilitation

Attention to detail

Excellent English proficiency

Fluency in local languages

Education

Tertiary qualification in business or commerce

Job description

Location: Kathu (Kuruman, Olifantshoek and Postmasburg residents welcome to apply)

Project duration: One Year

About the opportunity

Raizcorp will be running a one-year community entrepreneurial development project in the Kathu area. We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual with a strong understanding of entrepreneurship, solid facilitation experience and a relevant tertiary qualification in business or commerce to manage and deliver this project effectively.

The successful candidate must be a local resident of the Kathu area and have strong relationships with, insight into, and passion for the local communities.

Role overview: Entrepreneurial programme officer

The Entrepreneurial programme officer is a multi-disciplined professional responsible for the proactive, end-to-end implementation of an entrepreneurial development project. This role includes:

• Day-to-day operational management of the Project Centre and programme
• Functional delivery of project outcomes
• Guiding and co-guiding entrepreneurs
• Facilitating and delivering training to entrepreneurs and community members
• Accurate and ongoing reporting to Raizcorp head office
• Capturing and managing data and metrics aligned to project outcomes

As a premium Raizcorp brand ambassador, the Programme Officer is expected to deliver the project in an engaged, collaborative, and highly efficient manner.

Preferred skills and experience

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum tertiary qualification in business or commerce
• Proven experience in business, including owning and running an entrepreneurial business (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of business finances
• Solid background in group facilitation
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent English language proficiency (spoken and written)
• Fluency in the language(s) of the local Kathu communities (inherent requirement)
• Experience in writing detailed reports will be advantageous
• Own reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s licence (non-negotiable)

Personality profile

This role requires a person with strong empathy and a genuine care for people and their development. You must be a driven individual with meticulous attention to process, deadlines, and goals. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential, as is comfort with detailed reporting, regular feedback, and engagement with head office.