• Full Time
  • Finance / Accounting / Audit, South Africa

Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)

Chief Executive Officer Opportunity

Company Description

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda), a strategic entity under South Africa’s Department of Small Business Development, drives enterprise growth through business support services. With 54 branches and 100+ incubation centers nationwide, we empower SMEs and cooperatives with advisory services, training programs, and market access facilitation.

Position Overview

Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Executive (15+ years)
Education: Minimum Honors Degree in Business/Economics/Commerce (Master’s preferred)

Important Notice: Genuine recruiters never request payment during hiring processes. Verify all requests through official channels.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead organizational strategy execution aligned with National Development Plan priorities
  • Oversee financial governance per Public Finance Management Act requirements
  • Drive SME ecosystem collaborations with government and private sector partners
  • Manage R2 billion+ asset portfolio and multi-year operational budgets
  • Implement enterprise development programs across 54 national branches

Candidate Profile Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate degree in Business/Commerce/Economics (NQF Level 8)
  • Executive leadership experience in development finance or SME sectors

Preferred Credentials:

  • MBA or Master’s in Finance/Economic Development
  • Public sector experience with PFMA compliance understanding

Leadership Competencies

  • Proven track record in managing 500M+ annual budgets
  • Experience with national enterprise incubation programs
  • Strategic partnership development with multilateral agencies
  • Technology integration expertise for operational scaling

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit applications through the official SEDA career portal. Applications must include:

  • Comprehensive CV with executive achievement metrics
  • Certified academic credentials
  • Leadership philosophy statement (500 words)

Application Deadline: [Insert Date]

Equal Opportunity Statement: SEDA champions employment equity. Applications from designated groups and persons with disabilities receive priority consideration.

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