Officer: Cooperatives Business Support “

Department: Department of Small Business Development Centre: Pretoria Salary: R413 001 per annum Reference: OCBS” 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 post-disbursement decision-making. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports. Produce detailed 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 HOW TO APPLY Candidates must submit applications to [email protected] and quote the reference number for the above-mentioned position in the subject line (email) when applying i.e. REF NO: OCBS 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. 98 Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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.