Chief Director: Development Finance Institutions (Reference EDD/2013/04/1)

Advertiser: Economic Development Department

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R872 214 per annum. All-inclusive flexible remuneration package consisting of a basic salary of 70% and a 30% flexible portion structured according to personal needs). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. (Level 14).

Requirements:
An appropriate B.Degree in Economics or Accounting and related qualification fields. - A post-graduate degree in Economics or Finance would be an added advantage - Thorough understanding of public policy development and implementation - knowledge of government policies and processes - knowledge of small business financing - knowledge of financial sector - good writing and communication skills and an ability to work under pressure.

Duties:
Management, co-ordination and specialist responsibilities aimed at: - ensuring strong governance, exercising oversight and promoting strategic direction over specific development financial institutions such as the Industrial Development Corporation and the small enterprise finance agency (SEFA); and utilising their expertise to support economic development and the outcomes of the New Growth Path - Develop benchmarks and monitor metrics and indices of performance - Analyse and comment on institutional performance. - Promote close alignment between economic policies and financial institutions. - Review the corporate Plans and Annual reports of the Development Financial Institutions. - Oversee projects to improve access to finance for small businesses - Facilitate and coordinate projects that support SMME development - Overall management of the Chief Directorate, including human and financial resources.

Enquiries: Ms Nthabiseng Mahlangu (012) 394 5603

Applications:
Economic Development Department, Private Bag X 149, Pretoria,0001 or Hand deliver to The DTI Campus, Corner Meintjies and Esselen Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, Uuzaji Building, Block E, Ground Floor

For attention: Ms Nthabiseng Mahlangu

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form). The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, faxed and emailed will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 24 months.

Reference number: EDD/2013/04/1

Closing date: 26 April 2013