DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Vacancies

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.

CLOSING DATE : 12 September 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. 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. In the pursuit of diversity and redress and appointment will be in
line with 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 31/92 : JOB ANALYST “REF NO: JA”

SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Behavioural or Social Sciences (e.g. Industrial
Psychology) / Management Sciences or equivalent / related as recognised by
SAQA. Organisational Design / Work Study / Production Management or
related qualifications will be considered an added advantage. Minimum of 2
years’ relevant experience in Organisational Design and Work Study or related.
Training in Microsoft office packages, Business Process Mapping and Visio,
Job Evaluation and PERSAL Establishment would be considered an added
advantage. Competencies in: Communication (verbal & Non-Verbal), Creative
Thinking, Decision Making, Problem Analysis, Attention to detail and Planning
and organising skills.

DUTIES : Conduct organisational design investigations. Develop job descriptions.
Conduct Job Evaluation inclusive of but not limited to: identifying and
prioritising jobs to be evaluated, job evaluation interviews, grading of jobs.
Conduct posts audit and update post information on Persal in line with structure
changes. Provide support to the JE panel and serve as a secretariat. Provide
general administrative support service to the organisational design business
unit. Communicate with stakeholders, clients, management & colleagues:
Written, Verbal and formal presentations / workshops / information sessions.

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097
APPLICATIONS : The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of
diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote
representivity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference
(as per the DSBD EE Plan). Candidates must submit applications to
recruitment4@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the
abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying i.e. “REF
NO: REF NO: JA

POST 31/91 : OFFICER: RED TAPE REDUCTION “REF NO: O: RTR”

SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF6) in Economics / Public Administration /
Developmental Studies / Social Science / Business Management or equivalent
/ related as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 1 year administrative experience
in stakeholder consultation environment with specific focus on communication
techniques. Training in MS packages, Policy Development and Project
Management. Have proven competencies: Communication (written and
verbal), Interpersonal skills, Attention to detail and Problem Solving, Project
Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Service delivery and innovation,
Networking, Programme Design and Delivery and Client orientation and
customer focus.

DUTIES : Conduct research on impacting factors in support of policy or programme
development inclusive of but not limited to: Desktop research, literature review
and primary research (research design, survey design, data collection and
analysis) Liaise with stakeholders across government to share best practices
and collect status updates on red rape reduction initiatives. Provide support
and contribute to the development of mechanisms, tools, programmes or
improvement of concepts, theories and operational methods for Entrepreneurs
and MSMEs inclusive of but not limited to: Development of SOPs, templates,
database maintenance etc. Conduct performance monitoring inspections to
determine compliance. Communication with stakeholders, clients,
management & colleagues: Written, Verbal and formal presentations /
workshops / information sessions. Provide general administrative and logistical
support to the business unit in respect of minute taking during stakeholder
meetings, logistical support during events / workshops / meetings and
procurement of goods and services ((catering, venues, etc).

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097
APPLICATIONS : The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of
diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote
representivity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference
(as per the DSBD EE Plan). Candidates must submit applications to
recruitment3@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the
abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying i.e. “REF
NO: O: RTR”

POST 31/90 : OFFICER: BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE “REF NO O:BI”

SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Development Studies /Economics /
Commerce / Project Management / Property Development / Business
Development or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. Bachelor’s
degree (NQF level 7) in Public Admin / Economics / BCom / Project
Management / Property Development / Business Development and valid
drivers’ licence will be considered an added advantage. Minimum of 1 year
experience in Business Administration / Infrastructure / Development Finance
/ Project Management / Construction / Property Development / Commercial
Property / Incentives environment. Training in MS Office packages / Project
Management. Have proven competencies: Communication (Written and
Verbal), Programme & Project Management, Financial Management, Client
orientation and customer focus, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving and
analysis and Service Delivery Innovation.

DUTIES : Conduct secondary research on existing under-utilised state owned property
for possible access by small businesses and identify distressed properties for
potential acquisition. Contribute to the review of policies and systems required
for improving infrastructure access for all small businesses within the formal
and informal sector inclusive of but not limited to: providing inputs into the
design of guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) guiding the
Business Infrastructure programme, assist in developing database and report
on business infrastructure acquisition etc. Identify risks and gaps on
mechanisms aimed at improving access to business infrastructure by small
businesses, inclusive of but not limited to (MSME hubs, shared infrastructure,
repurposed containers, pop-up markets, rehabilitation and occupancy
certificates, refurbishment and development). Consolidate directorate’s
financial and non-financial status and/or project progress reports on support
provided to small businesses related to access to infrastructure. Provide
secretariat support services during adjudication committee meetings (planning,
preparing meeting packs and agenda). Communicate with stakeholders,
clients, management & colleagues: Written, Verbal and formal presentations /
workshops / information sessions etc.

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097
APPLICATIONS : The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of
diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote
representivity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference
(as per the DSBD EE Plan). Candidates must submit applications to
recruitment8@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the
abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying i.e. “REF
NO O:BI”

We wish you all the best with your applications