Chief Director: Business Development

Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus A Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Engineering /Commerce/ Operations Management / Business Management / Inventory Management.
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in an Operations / Manufacturing environment at a Senior Management Level (13).
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations and prescripts, cost accounting and business practices.
• Knowledge of business development practices.
• Knowledge of public service financial legislative frameworks.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance (King Report).
• Travelling may be required.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Lead, oversee and manage printing orders and production stock control functions:
• Oversee the management of estimated production orders.
• Oversee the controlling and directing of the flow of orders from inception to delivery.
• Ensure strategic effective management of raw material and production stock management.
• Oversee and ensure the efficient management of the dispatching of finished goods.
• Oversee and manage the printed stock and sales:
• Ensure introduction of new products and services to improve existing relationships.
• Uphold regular engagements with internal and external contacts.
• Manage the identification of opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales.
• Lead and oversee the strategic management of Key Accounts:
• Oversee the administration of Key Accounts in the National Departments and SOE/C market.
• Oversee the management of Key Accounts in the SADC Region.
• Ensuring the effective management of the safe storage and distribution/ selling of face value products.
• Overseeing the efficient managing of excellent customer care services.
• Oversee the management of storage, control and sale of stationery items to government institutions:
• Oversee the monitoring and controlling of the receipt, storage, and distribution of stationery stock.
• Ensure the safekeeping and proper inventory management of stationery items.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and inventory management standards.
• Ensure the preparation and submit inventory, sales, and stock performance reports.
• Address customer enquiries and resolve stationery supply related issues.
• Implement measures to improve storage efficiency, stock control, and customer service.
• Manage the Chief Directorate:
• Interpret the Branch’s business strategy, with special reference to how priority projects should be resourced and delivered in respect of the Chief Directorate.
• Lead the Chief Directorate in relation to the implementation of policy priorities.
• Develop systems and procedures to enable delivery of services by the Directorates.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of strategic outcomes as outlined in the estimates of national expenditure.
• Ensure the management and development of human resources.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

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• Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
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• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
• The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late 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.
• The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre- entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).
• Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course.
• The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/SMS pre-entry programme.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks 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).
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• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts.