SENIOR MANAGER INVEST SA - 5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

Babantle Experts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to enhance operational processes and stakeholder relationships within a one-stop shop interface. This role involves developing and managing agreements with various partners, ensuring effective communication, and optimizing engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a postgraduate qualification and have 3-5 years of experience in economic development or investment government. Join a vibrant team dedicated to facilitating business growth and regulatory enablement in Gauteng, where your contributions will significantly impact the local economic landscape.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investment government and economic development.
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational processes for client-business regulatory interface.
• Manage relationships with economic development agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Process Design

Budget Monitoring

Relationship Management

Education

Postgraduate Degree or NQF Level 7 in Commerce

Postgraduate Degree or NQF Level 7 in Public Admin

Postgraduate Degree or NQF Level 7 in Marketing

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop operational processes for the one stop shop interface between clients and business regulatory departments.
2. Develop and conclude MoUs and manage SLAs with Invest SA One Stop Shop Partner Departments, regulatory bodies, National entities, municipalities, and private sector organisations.
3. Implement automation of processes / procedures for the One Stop Shop to interface with partners and clients.
4. Establish and maintain relationships with other economic development agencies in Gauteng and other similar agencies.
5. Establish and maintain relations with business advisory firms and consultancies based locally and abroad.
6. Establish and maintain relations with foreign embassies and trade organizations based in Gauteng and/or South Africa.
7. Monitor the budget monthly to ensure expenses are aligned to the budgetary guidelines.
8. Formulate stakeholder plans and strategies to optimize the effectiveness of engagement and management.
9. Organize and coordinate quarterly engagement sessions with all Invest SA Gauteng stakeholders.
10. Manage critical relationships with Invest SA national (the dtic).
11. Develop and oversee a stakeholder relationship framework.
12. Foster relationships with key national, provincial, and local government partners to support business facilitation and regulatory enablement.
13. Develop standardized processes and interface with partners.
14. Develop and maintain interface protocols with partners.
15. Manage and monitor implementation of SLAs with Partners.
16. Develop escalation mechanisms with partners and report monthly progress.

Requirements:

1. Postgraduate Degree or NQF Level 7 qualification in Commerce, Public Admin, Marketing or related field.
2. 3 - 5 years of experience with multinational investment government, experience in guiding direct foreign/local investment/Economic Development/IT and/or Process design.
3. Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes.
4. The ability to interact with people at all levels in the organisation.
5. The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation.