Business Development Officer: (P10) (fixed term contract)

Purpose The main purpose of this position is to develop SMME’s and provide training to existing and new clients. The development of the SMME’s should be achieved through coaching, training and mentorship of SMME clients. Additionally, the oversight of the recruitment of new clients is a responsibility of the incumbent. Minimum Requirements3 Year Relevant Tertiary Qualification (NQF level 6). 2 years of entrepreneurship development experience. Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook). A valid driver’s license. Strong in client connection and client service. Experience in enterprise development. Strong responsibility. Self-motivated.

Able to work under high pressure. Proven track record of developing new businesses. proven experience in project management with experience in innovation and/or technology fields being an added advantage. Recommendation In-depth knowledge of understanding the SMME and incubation industry. Project, financial, conflict, strategic, stakeholder, and personnel management. Report writing. Duties and ResponsibilitySupport SMME ClientsPlan, implement and manage the enterprise development projects, programmes, products and services aimed at SMMEs. Assist SMME clients through advice, consultations, and other interventions, in order to grow turnoverWork with SMME’s to identify and evaluate profitable business opportunities. Provide coaching and mentoring to SMMEs.

Train Start-up and Existing EntrepreneursCoordinate training and capacity development for SMME’s. Establish SMME’sAssist entrepreneurs with the establishment of SMME’s. Provide advice and assistance on registration of SMME’s. Stimulate activity within dormant SMME’s or SMME’s that are not actively operational. Encourage and Stimulate InnovationEncourage an environment of Innovative thinking and commercialisation of innovative ideas. Recruitment & Stakeholder RelationshipsProvide guidance on the required profile of clients to be recruited. Assist the official responsible for marketing with the recruitment of new clients.

Maintain an excellent stakeholder relationship with existing and potential stakeholdersPromote relations with relevant stakeholdersLiaise with different sector stakeholders and broader business community. AdministrationProvide management, stakeholders, and SMME’s with information. Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu. ac. zaAssumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women And People With Disabilities Are Encouraged To Apply. Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.