Officer: Cooperatives Business Support

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 98 · open the PDF

POST 35/145: OFFICER: COOPERATIVES BUSINESS SUPPORT “REF NO: OCBS”
SALARY: R413 001 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in Public Administration / Business Management / Development Studies / Accounting / Economics / Development Finance / Project Management or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience in MSME / Cooperatives Business Development / LED and Project Management. Have proven skills and competencies: Communication (Verbal and Written), Analytical Thinking, Attention to detail, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Electronic (Digital) and hard document and records management. Report writing and presentation skills, Financial and business analysis, Computer literacy, Stakeholder management and relationship building. Job related knowledge: Cooperative legislation and policies, Funding mechanisms, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project management principles and Government governance and compliance.
DUTIES: Conduct research on factors impacting the creation of an enabling business environment for cooperatives using digital research tools, online data sources and electronic information repositories. Contribute to the development and review of policies, strategies, frameworks, and guidelines supporting cooperative development. Contribute to the review of existing programmes, models and mechanisms using structured information and documented evidence. Review and assess applications for feasibility, viability, and alignment with funding criteria. Evaluate business plans, financial projections, and supporting documents. Conduct due diligence, including financial review and applicant history. Identify risks, opportunities, and make recommendations. Identify goods/services required based on application requirements. Evaluate quotations for compliance, completeness, and competitiveness. Schedule and conduct pre-approval site visits to verify project details. Conduct post- disbursement visits to verify fund utilisation. Compile detailed site visit reports. Monitor funded projects to ensure funds are used according to approved purposes. Verify compliance and escalate non-compliance to Legal Services. Assess project progress and verify impact. Compile project summaries for decision-making. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports. Produce detailed post-disbursement findings reports. Maintain accurate and secure records for assessments, reports, and site visits. Ensure compliance with internal document management policies. Communicate with applicants, beneficiaries, suppliers, internal units and relevant ecosystem players individually or in groups. Provide written communication such as emails, letters, and presentations.
ENQUIRIES: Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097
APPLICATIONS: Candidates must submit applications to recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the above-mentioned position in the subject line (email) when applying i.e. REF NO: OCBS To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment
NOTE: The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress, and appointment will be in line with the DSBD EE Plan. ANNAXURE O NATIONAL TREASURY The National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons living with disabilities. It is the department’s intention to promote retrospectivity through filling these posts in line with the department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Our buildings are accessible to persons living with disabilities. Effective from 7 April 2021, the National Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the National Treasury ICT unit was unable to assist. The applicant’s profile on the e- Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Please note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the National Treasury does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to 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. All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. Please note that by responding to our advertisement/s, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information for internal HR processes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies, only for a specific period, of which the submitted documents will then be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the National Treasury within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: The National Treasury reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on Recruitment.Enquiries@treasury.gov.za. Kindly note that all National Treasury adverts published/LIVE on the eRecruitment System have a closing date listed and closing time of 12h00 (Midday) on that closing date. The system is designed to automatically remove the advert from public view at exactly 12h00 (Midday) of the said closing date for that post. There are no other means to submit applications post the closing date and time, if you have missed or delayed in submitting on time.
CLOSING DATE: 19 October 2026 at 12:00 pm (Midday)