Enterprise Development Manager

The Enterprise Development Manager will lead the entrepreneur support component of the SE. ED Programmes, taking an active role in design and implementation of training programmes, business development support, and provision of ‘start-up packages’ to selected base-level entrepreneurs. The Enterprise Development Manager will support the strategy design for these components and will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning, implementation, review and monitoring of the interventions. All the ED Programmes will be conducted in close collaboration with the Programme Managers who have overall responsibility for the implementation of the SE. ED programmes.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning and Implementation

• Lead the design, planning and implementation of Starter Pack and Starter Pack Pro (small micro and medium enterprises).
• Lead the design of the overall training programmes for both Starter Pack and Starter Pack Pro.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant local public and private stakeholders related to entrepreneurship components of the SE. ED Programme.
• Design, plan and upgrade entrepreneurship and enterprise development materials, training activities and plans, training programmes, materials, and tools, pre- and post-tests as required.
• Deliver training programmes with support of other enterprise development facilitators.
• Continually identify specific training needs and support required for components of the project as appropriate.
• Identify needs for start-up packages and non-financial business development services for entrepreneurs and lead the design and implementation of these components.
• Identify gaps and lead the design and delivery of business development services for entrepreneurs.
• Undertake annual market assessments of training needs and market demands for entrepreneurship training, including the supply and demand for skills (soft, vocational, technical etc.).
• Draft, monitor and manage activity budgets for entrepreneurship and training components of the project with support/oversight from Programme Manager.
• Support the design and implementation of the monitoring framework and plan as it relates to entrepreneurship components of the SE. ED Programmes.

Staff Management

• Overall performance management and effectiveness of team.
• Hire, train, motivate and coach employees as they provide attentive, efficient service to customers
• Assess employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.
• Ensure staff members follow company policies and procedures by applying corrective measures according to the company’s code of conduct.

Stakeholder Management/Engagement

• Contract with service providers and hold the service providers accountable for service delivery.
• Coordinate meetings with all relevant stakeholders to monitor and evaluate projects implementation.
• Review and update stakeholder types, locations, and programmes annually.
• Evaluate each project's effectiveness by consulting with clients, consumers, and staff
• Maintain brand image in various communities.

Reporting and Administration

• Draft reports on completion of ED Programmes activities and inputs into narrative project reports.
• Compile and present department updates in Manco
• Complete weekly/monthly timesheets.
• Complete PR Forms when and as required to do so.
• Organise travel when required to do so.

• A degree in Social Sciences /or Development studies (A post graduate qualification is advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Economic Development related field, with 2 years within a South African Renewables Industry.
• 2 years supervisory or management level experience.
• Valid driver's license