Executive Manager: Enterprise Finance and Business Support (5 YR FTC)

Job Overview:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic management of Corporation's development finance mandate (DFI), entrepreneurship development, and business support services aimed at fostering economic growth and sustainable development in the Eastern Cape, particularly in under-serviced rural communities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in development finance or other relevant commerce field.
• 10+ years of minimum working experience in commercial or development finance, economic development, or business support, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Key responsibilities for the role include developing and implementing comprehensive business finance and development funding support strategies:
• Leading the development and rollout of rural enterprise finance and business support products to provide sustainable access to funding and business support for Eastern Cape SMMEs.
• Developing and managing the implementation of a comprehensive resources mobilization and leverage strategy with clear targets and timelines.
• Managing and overseeing product designs, systems, practices, and digitization for efficient lending services and business support services.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for fostering partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to enhance development efforts:
• Conducting research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities in enterprise finance, rural development, and business support.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of implemented development programs.
• Ensuring continuous improvement, effective business unit management, efficient resource management, and staff performance accountability management for the functional area.
• The role is also responsible for advocating for progressive business lending and development finance policies and contributing to the development and implementation of the corporate strategy, operational plan, and overall enterprise risk management.