We looking to hire a Regional Manager for a non-profit enterprise development service provider that seeks to deliver real and meaningful transformation of society through empowered, organic business growth.
Key Result Areas
Target and deliver high quality services that meet, or exceed, member expectations within commercial constraints
Provide quality premises, facilities and support services that will service the strategic interests of the organisation into the future
Maximise awareness and support of the organisation and its programs within both industry and community sectors
Ensure effective and efficient leadership, coordination and management of the branch at all levels
Recruit and support approximately 50 businesses for the office with each business remaining with Enterprise for a maximum of 3 years.
Ensure that at least 50% of the businesses joining Enterprise become sustainable within the 3 year period. Sustainable is defined as the business
employing at least 4 people on a full time basis and generating sufficient cash to pay the business owners and employees a reasonable salary; generating sufficient turnover and revenue to cover the market related expenses incurred in operating the SMME’s business and generating an annual profit equal to the owner’s salary; showing net positive growth in sales over the last year; having a positive net asset value.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and selection of businesses meeting the organisation’s selection criteria
Oversee the development of the businesses within the branch with the objective of meeting the sustainability criteria
Ensure the programme’s fee policies and procedures are properly applied
Ensure a professional bookkeeping service is established and maintained for the provision of accurate, timeous and reliable financial information to the branch and the businesses therein together with assistance with statutory and taxation compliance requirements.
Ensure that all training and mentoring requirements are achieved by the Enterprise Development Manager
Ensure all reporting is prepared and submitted in the required format and by required due dates
Preparation and submission of accurate, reliable and timeous financial information including monthly reporting, annual audit, annual budget and any other financial reporting required
Qualifications:
Relevant Graduate and Post-Graduate tertiary level qualification Valid drivers’ license Experience and Knowledge:
Entrepreneurial manager with proven skills in business and financial management Must be commercially astute with strong/ proven business development skills
Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to multi –task and work in fast paced changing environment
Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others
Good presentation skills and ability to represent organisation with corporates/government
A systems driven individual solid administrative skills
NPO experience an advantage
Previous experience working with and developing small businesses is highly preferable
Practical knowledge of the application of information technology in a business environment, well developed knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software and familiarity with business administration software
Knowledge of applicable legislative compliance matters essential
