The Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC is a Government owned, public entity company established to provide support to the SA Automotive Industry in its drive for global competitiveness. It is a dynamic company that offers exciting career opportunities. The AIDC’s success hinges on its human capital, and in the pursuit to realise its strategic objectives, the AIDC aims to recruit a Business Development Manager: Programmes in the Business Development Department on a Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Employment Contract with three months’ probation.  The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager: Business Development

 

POSITION                  :           Business Development Manager: Programmes

PERIOD                      :           Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Employment Contract

LOCATION                 :           AIDC Office, Rosslyn and satellite Offices

DEPARTMENT           :           Business Development

TCOE                          :           R985 207.15 per annum

JOB GRADE              :           D4

 

  1. Position Detail

 

1.      Current Job Title Business Development Manager: Programmes Job Grade D4
2.      Department Business Development
3.      Date Reviewed 13.02.2025
4.      Location Rosslyn
5.      Employment Status Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Employment
Purpose Statement
 

Plans, directs, organizes and controls the Business Development Department programmes in accordance with the business strategy, through implementation of new innovative business strategies in order to create and expand business opportunities. Builds relationships with the automotive, public and private sector; to safeguard, promote and develop the good name and values of the company in order for it to grow and maintain its benefits to the public and other stakeholders. The incumbent will develop new projects from concept to handover (to KFA Departments), including funding options. The incumbent will provide support and guidance to the Marketing function, Strategic Stakeholder Relations and Communications Manager and areas relating to business development.

 

Position In The Organisation
 

6.     

Senior Manager: Business Development

Line Manager

7.       

Business Development Manager: Programmes

 

 

8.      Position

 

9.        

Business Development Officers; Business Development Administrator

Subordinate

10.    

 

11.    

Subordinate Positions

Please provide job titles of subordinates and total number of employees per job title (organogram can be inserted)

 

  1. Position Description

 

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position – (Please provide a short description under each heading/output) Time spent
1.              Departmental Business and Performance Planning

·                Develop, collect information, solicit inputs, draft and prepare the operational business plans of the department in accordance with  AIDC Strategy, Business Plan, Policies and Procedures;

·                Lead the Business Planning Process for Department

·                Business process improvement recommendations

·                Departmental business process optimization coordination

·                Develop Departmental Scorecards

10%
2.              Business Development

·                Stakeholder Relationship Management (including CRM)

·                Identifies business needs (auto sector), government priorities and new opportunities to ensure growth and sustainability

·                Development of concepts for business opportunities

·                Develop proposals and feasibility studies on various potential projects

·                Identify stakeholders, funders and funding plans

·                Markets opportunities to key stakeholders

·                Attract and retain project sponsors

·                Manage relationships and expectations

·                Client Identification and engagement

·                Brand representation:

o        Industry forums;

o        Seminars

o        Marketing of the services

·                Research

50%
3.              Programme/Project Delivery Oversight

·                Ensuring delivery as per agreed business case

·                Reviews performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels

·                Represents the Department and AIDC to all stakeholders;

·                Ensures effective and efficient utilization of resources in achieving plans and objectives;

·                Identifies problems, develops alternatives and recommend courses of action in consultation with the Executive: Industry Development, through analysis, interpretation and evaluation of issues

·                Monitor Corrective Action processes

·                Corrective Action report

10%
4.              Reporting

·                Ensure that the correct project and departmental information is reported

·                Ensure on-time and accurate submission of all required reports

·                Ensure all evidence is collected and filed for auditing purposes

·                Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports i.e. M&E and Management

10%
5.              Departmental Management

·                Plans, directs and co-ordinates the operations of the department

·                Plans and implements procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency

·                Ensures compliance with policies and practices and contributes to the development and implementation of AIDC policies and procedures, consistent with the AIDC strategic direction

·                Establishes and maintains controls

·                Compiles, reviews, updates and maintains the Departmental Risk registers  in line with AIDC’s risk management process

·                Manages compliance to the Enterprise Resource Planning system policy, processes and operational requirements

·                Manages the departmental budget

10%
6.              People Management

·                Manage employees as appropriate within the department to optimise business performance and the service to customers.

·                Ensure staff have the required skills and experience to execute their tasks.

·                Conduct Performance Planning Sessions.

·                Compile the Performance Management (KRA) documentation in collaboration with the staff member in terms of:

·                Job Profile requirements

·                Strategic Performance Objectives

·                Key Performance Areas

·                Personal Development Plan

·                Track and monitor performance in accordance with policies and procedures and performance planning documentation.

·                Continuously provide feedback and coaching to ensure that the staff member/s performs at optimum productivity level.

·                Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary.

·                Appraise performance at the end of each performance period in accordance with policies and procedures.

·                Provide feedback to the relevant role players.

·                Maconomy approvals – staff and expenses

·                ESS – leave approvals

10%

 

TOTAL 100 %

 

Job Evaluation Criteria

 

A) Knowledge and Skills
Formal Education

 

·            Bachelor’s Degree and/or Business management/ Administration qualification

·            A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Economics or Accounting is preferable

Technical/
Legal Certification
·            Project Management Qualification
q     Experience ·            A minimum of 5 years management (collective) experience in business development, communications, economic, market, public administration or industrial development; or in the ownership/operation of a business; or as a business development specialist. The incumbent must have the required network to function at a strategic level with government and industry.

 

 

Competencies

 

 

Competencies

 

Knowledge Skills Attributes
PFMA; Financial Management Principles Communication and presentations Time Management
Contracts Landscape Advanced Computer Patience
Project Management;

 

Interpersonal Tact/Tolerance/Diplomacy
Business Planning Management: PLOC Attention to Detail
People Management Problem Solving Customer Focus
Risk management Report writing and analysis

 

Innovation
Business operations management Analytical High stress tolerance
Continuous improvement methods Business planning Self-control
Project Management Networking Ability to work independently
Government Strategies and Policies Coaching and mentoring Organized
Production management and quality management systems;

Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Stakeholder Relationship Management Punctual
Enterprise Development Relationship Versatility Quality Oriented
Socio-Economic Programme Development Conflict Management Initiative
Performance Management Sound business acumen
Key Account Management Creativity

 

 

  1. Other Special Requirements

 

·     Own transport

 

 

 

Applications: All applications must be submitted and accompanied by curriculum vitae with contactable references, certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Enquiries should be addressed to hrrecruitment@aidc.co.za

The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025 at close of business.

 Diversity is encouraged, preference will be given to Women, Youth and People with Disabilities and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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