BLENDED FINANCE

THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Small Business Development is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. It
is the DSBD’s intention to promote representativity (race, gender, youth & disability). The candidature of
persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference.

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting
the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats
for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF. Candidates must
submit applications to recruitment7@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference
number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when
applying i.e REF NO: O: BF

CLOSING DATE : 24 October 2025 at 16h00. Applications received after the closing date will not
be considered.

NOTE : Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully
completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission
of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant
documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will
be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when
shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection
process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their
social media accounts. All shortlisted candidates for SMS and/or MMS (MMS
optional) posts will be subjected to (1) a technical exercise, (2) a generic
managerial competency assessment. Correspondence will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of
the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Department of Small Business Development is committed to the
pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote
presentively in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference
(as per the DSBD EE Plan). The successful candidate will be required to sign
a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as
completing a financial interest’s declaration form within one month of
appointment and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the rights not
to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment
(Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be
downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.

POST 37/61 : BLENDED FINANCE “REF NO: O: BF

SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Development Finance / Economics / Financial
Accounting / Corporate Finance / Business Leadership / Business
Administration /Administration / Public Administration / Social Sciences or
equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 1 year experience in
Development Finance / Economics / Financial Accounting / Corporate Finance
environment. Training in MS packages and valid driver’s licence. Have proven
competencies: Communication (written and verbal), Project and Programme
Administration, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Analytical and Problem
Solving, Financial acumen, Service Delivery Innovation, Teamwork and
Collaboration.

DUTIES : Conduct desktop research on blended finance initiatives to support MSME
growth. Collect and analyse data to inform access to finance strategies.
Support the development of policies, frameworks, SOPs, and templates
guiding MSME funding interventions. Coordinate responses to MSME and
cooperative enquiries related to financial and non-financial support. Facilitate
internal and external stakeholder engagements and maintain communication
channels. Provide administrative and logistical support for the directorate
inclusive of but not limited to: drafting of correspondences, submissions
presentations, reports, and logistical support during events, workshops,
meetings, minute-taking and record keeping.

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/3097

We wish you all the best with your applications