Executive Manager: Enterprise Finance & Business Support (5-Year Ftc)

Job Responsibilities:

Developing and implementing comprehensive business finance and development funding support strategies
Leading the development and rollout of rural, enterprise finance and business support products with a view to providing sustainable access to funding and business support for Eastern Cape SMMEs; developing and managing the implementation of a comprehensive resources mobilization and resources leverage strategy with clear targets and timelines
Managing and overseeing product designs, systems, practices, and digitization for efficient lending services and business support services.
Fostering partnerships with government agencies, nongovernmental 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 development implemented programs; and ensuring continuous improvement, effective business unit management, efficient resource management, and staff performance and accountability management for the incumbent functional area.
The role is also responsible for advocating for progressive business lending and development finance policies and contribution to the development and implementation of the corporate strategy, operational plan and overall enterprise risks management.

Job Requirements:

A masters degree (NQF level 9) in development finance or other relevant commerce field.
Minimum of 10 years working experience in commercial or development finance, economic development, or business support, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Experience of working for a public sector development finance institution (DFI) in an enterprise finance related role will be an added advantage.