Overview
Re-Advertisement: Centre Manager for the Sigma International Township Business Incubator (Mpophomeni Jobs in KwaZulu-Natal at Sigma International
BACKGROUND
A vacancy exists for the position of Centre Manager for the above-mentioned incubator. The incubator, located at Mpophomeni, Howick, develops, supports and nurtures emerging, small and medium-sized township-based businesses (a mix of industries: tourism, services, agriculture, etc).
The desired candidate will be responsible for leading a small core staff, overseeing the establishment, mentoring and promotion of new SMMEs clients, as well as the effective provision of needs-based business support to SMME clients of the incubator.
He/she will have accountability and responsibility for organizational and programme performance. The successful candidate will report to the incubator’s Board of Directors.
This position is full-time, contract-based (12 months), renewable annually subject to performance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be:-
· responsible for developing, in association with the Board, the strategic vision of the Centre
· translating this strategic vision into operational implementation within the annual performance plan and reporting on this implementation to the Board.
· responsible for compliance to all statutory regulations, including the Public Finance Management Act, Basic Conditions of Employment, Health and Safety acts, as well achieved SABS SATS 2234:2020 (Business Incubator) and ISO 9001:2015 standards for the Incubator
· develop and adjust company policies and procedures according to strategic decisions. Responsible to motivate budgets, compile, approve and monitor expenses within the guidelines of GAAP, PFMA and funding requirements.
· developing, mentoring and managing staff to independently deliver on their responsibilities of supporting the objectives of the Centre.
· overall responsible for the annual business plan and budget, the mentoring, support, development and regulating of performance of SMMEs.
· Implementing and reporting back on projects
· responsible for the meeting of all KPIs set for the Incubator in the annual performance plan
· Responsible for building contacts with the private sector, provincial and local government, other government initiatives which are aimed at supporting SMMEs, Universities, TVET colleges, Adult Education Colleges, Research & Development Institutions and Community Based Organizations.
· responsible for the overall management of key accounts, including donor funds.
· responsible for sourcing additional funding for the incubator by establishing partnerships or strategic alliances with local and international institutions.
· ensuring a pipeline of new clients and all contracts and obligations pertaining to them. Also, to monitor their performance and ensure donor’s performance targets are attained.
· Develop and implement the marketing strategy for the Centre to become an incubator of excellence.
· liaison and cooperation with similar initiatives within South Africa.
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
· Be in possession of a suitable financial/ business management qualification, honours level (mandatory)
· Have at least 5 years proven experience of managing a business or commercially oriented NPO, preferably within the business development and support environment
· A seasoned enterprise development practitioner is required (who can work independently), with a proven track record in development of business opportunities for small enterprises
· Be in possession of minimum 8 years business development/ business advisory/ mentorship/ coaching experience (particularly community/ rural business development experience)
· Provide proof of thinking strategically and working with a high-level Board
· Must have strong experience in advising both start-up and established business alike, with strong understand of the local SMME development landscape
· Ensure compliance of the incubator to SATS 2234:2020 standards for Incubators, ISO 9001:2015 and PFMA
Other Attributes:
· Working knowledge of SEDFA incubation programme systems and processes is preferred.
· Able to write business/ funding plans for start-up/ existing businesses
· Excellent strategic development, organizational development, project management and management control skills
· Excellent financial acumen and financial budgeting skills
· Credible network of contacts in some or all of industry, business, government and tertiary institutes
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience with respect to various level of stakeholder engagements, as well as partnerships development
· Strong people management skills
· Be in possession of very strong report-writing, reporting and presentation skills
· Very strong computer literacy (MS Office)
· Be willing to travel to meet stakeholders and clients, as and when required (driver’s licence and own vehicle mandatory)
· A knowledge of funding opportunities for small businesses by National Government and other agencies.
· An ability to motivate others toward high levels of performance;
Please submit applications, including:
· A cover letter
· Your most recent CV demonstrating the above requirements
· Examples of business report writing
· Three contactable references
· Applications must be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] by close of business 14th April 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response by 18th April 2025, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
NOTE
Given the nature of this position, all shortlisted candidates may be subject to both a credit check and a police clearance check.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held virtually (via Zoom or MS Teams) in April 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/04/18
Title: Re-Advertisement: Centre Manager for the Sigma International Township Business Incubator (Mpophomeni
Company: Sigma International
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
