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ESC
ADMINISTRATOR/
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
R4 000 - R5 000 (Package Negotiable)
An efficient,
well-groomed and experienced administrator / personal assistant
with good spreadsheet and word processing skills is needed. Candidates
must be able to take initiative, communicate and interact effectively
at all levels, and should have good organisational abilities.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
• Typing business plans and correspondence
• Taking and preparing minutes of meetings
• Client liaison (meetings and functions, etc)
• Arranging catering, equipment and venues
• Implementing and maintaining a filing system
• Maintain tenant rental records and collections
• Purchase, supply and control of stationary
• Handling petty cash, mail and banking
• Dispatching documents and other ad hoc duties.
In terms of the ESC mandate to empower and develop local partners
the above positions will enjoy a strong personal development and
empowerment profile. However, a solid current skills base is required
in order to effectively support the SMEs at the higher end of the
manufacturing cycle.
Interested persons are requested to mail a detailed CV to:
Brian Stewart, Cato Manor Development Association, PO Box 30230,
Mayville, 4058 or alternatively fax to 031 261 6671.
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Celebrating
and
commemorating
the role of women
“Whether
you function in the corporate workplace, are considering starting
your own business, or whether you are currently operating
a small business – YOU HAVE NOT REACHED YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.”
This
is the message which forms the core theme of the National
Women in Business and Management conference.
More than 200 women are expected to attend the conference
in Durban on Friday 16 November 2001 at the ICC.
The aim of the series of conferences is to inform women who
are starting their own business of the opportunities and financial
resources available to them, and also address the challenges
and legislative issues facing women in public and private
sector management.
These events are sponsored by Khula Enterprise Finance Limited.
Other sponsors include ABSA New Enterprise Banking and Rhema
Ministeries. Khula’s CEO, Sizwe Tati, says his organisation
is determined to provide whatever is necessary and in their
power to alleviate social inequality and rampant poverty in
the country. “One of our chief goals is to put people back
at the centre of economic policy making,” he said.
Stafford Cammay of Kiyaka Event Management - organisers of
the conference - said the support from sponsors underline
the importance of events of this nature.
“In hosting the events, we want to ensure that women from
grassroots level to corporate management level have the opportunity
to interact, learn and benefit from the input of the prestigious
faculty of speakers lined up for the conferences.
“The commitment by government to assist women entrepreneurs
is a concerted effort to economically empower this marginalised
sector of our society. We as conference organisers see ourselves
as a catalyst to bring vital information which will assist
women entrepreneurs and women in public and private sector
management, to reach their full potential.”
Ms Cammay said this event offers constructive advice on the
institutional and governmental support available to these
women. The programme incorporates case studies of successful
entreprenuers who will be happy to share their secrets with
attendees.
The public and private sector management stream addresses
the rights of women in the corporate environment, and offers
high powered inspiration for refining and enhancing your individual
style for greater success.
This series of events boasts speakers from the Commission
on Gender Equality, Khula Enterprise Finance Limited and Ntsika,
and also the National Manager for ABSA New Enterprise Banking.
Other dynamic presentations will be heard from the SABC, Johnnic
and Pamela Oakes, a motivational and inspirational speaker
from the USA.
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Business
workshops in Cato Manor
Residents
of Cato Manor are invited to attend business workshops organised
by the Entrepreneurial Support Centre to be held at two
venues in Cato Manor on Sunday 14 October.
For
people residing in Old and New Dunbar, Bonela, Fast Track
East and West and Cato Crest, the workshops will be held
from 9 am to 1 pm at the Wiggins Hall.
For residents of Chesterville and all the Chesterville Extension
areas, KwaMasixhawulane and Nsimbini, the workshops will
be held from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Chesterville Community
Hall.
The Cato Manor Entrepreneurial Support Centre is a partnership
between the CMDA, the European Union, Unicity Durban and
the CSIR. It is an initiative aimed at empowering establishing
businesses by holding business workshops and providing support
networks to assist SMME manufacturers in improving their
competitiveness and growth in local and export markets.
The EU-funded project is targeted specifically but not exclusively
at uplifting SMMEs and communities in the Cato Manor area.
The focus is on upgrading the capabilities of black-owned
and run manufacturing SMMEs through joint ventures with
established businesses, and establishing new enterprises.
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The
Cato Manor Entrepreneurial Support Centre (ESC) is an initial partnership
project between the CMDA, European Union, Unicity Durban and the
CSIR. This partnership has been expanded to include local Cato Manor
SMME stakeholders. The ESC process is an empowerment initiative
aimed at establishing business incubation workspace and external
support networks to assist SME manufacturers in improving their
competitiveness and growth in the local and export markets. This
is an empowerment initiative integrated within the CMDA Cato Manor
Development Framework. The objective of the ESC process is providing
business mentorship and technical advisory services specifically
to improve the performance of targeted SME manufacturers with less
than 200 employees.
The ESC will serve as a sub-contracting outlet for provincial and
regional service providers to extend their services to SMEs. The
Cato Manor ESC will also be providing an incubation facility for
SMEs that service business linkage and outsourcing needs of key
big business and government partners. There is to be a special focus
on upgrading the capabilities of black owned and run manufacturing
SMEs through joint ventures with existing business and establishing
of new enterprises.
The Cato Manor ESC and their partners will form part of the National
Incubator Programme initiated by National DTI and DACST SME empowerment
programmes.
ber 2001
TEMPORARY
ESC MANAGER MENTOR
(contract to be negotiated)
The ESC seeks an experienced dynamic individual, for at least a
two-year contract, who is passionate about developing and empowering
small & medium manufacturing enterprises, executing the successful
establishment of the proposed ESC project and ensuring the adequate
transfer of skills and knowledge to a local ESC manager designate
The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:
• matriculated with a degree or diploma in commerce or business
management and at least 10 - 15 years business experience in a manufacturing
SME business incubation environment.
• extensive networks in the SME arena and must show experience at
securing and managing international funding for similar initiatives.
• well-developed negotiation skills at senior business and strategic
levels.
• a management style that empowers fellow workers and the ability
to integrate active SME empowerment networks and co-ordinate a project
of this nature
• exercise financial control and working knowledge of spreadsheet
programmes.
The successful candidate will be required to liase and effectively
with people at all levels and have experience in business as well
as project planning and management skills.
Key performance areas will include:
• General progress of the ESC project in terms of local awareness,
integration with local initiatives and achievement of project goals
• Recruiting and mentoring a permanent local ESC manager and personnel.
• Initiate and implement business linkage and outsourcing projects
internal and external to the Cato Manor ESC Empowerment and Business
Incubator
Creating and salvaging job opportunities through the support the
establishment and growth of new and existing businesses, primarily
based in Cato Manor.
Facilitate partnerships with local stakeholders to implement the
Micro Technology Outreach programme.
Professional management of the ESC facility and its role in the
local economy for two years or until such time as the manager designate
is fully able to meet the requirements of the ESC Manager position.
CENTRE
MANAGER (or Manager Designate)
R15 000 – R20 000 (Package Negotiable)
The ESC seeks a dynamic individual who is passionate about developing
small & medium manufacturing enterprises.
This position will require the skills and experience detailed above
OR a candidate that shows a track record of personal development
that indicates the development potential of being appointed as ESC
manager designate.
The candidate should be matriculated with at least 5 years’ related
business experience in a manufacturing environment, either as a
manager or an entrepreneur as well as a degree or diploma in Commerce
or Business Management.
The incumbent’s brief will be to plan and execute the establishment
of the proposed ESC project to stimulate the development of SMEs
in Cato Manor.
Key performance areas will include:
• General progress of the ESC project in terms of local awareness,
integration with local initiatives and achievement of project goals
• Initiate and implement business linkage and Outsourcing projects
internal and external to the Cato Manor ESC Empowerment and Business
Incubator
• Creating and salvaging job opportunities through the support the
establishment and growth of new and existing businesses, primarily
based in Cato Manor.
• Facilitate partnerships with local stakeholders to implement the
Micro Technology Outreach programme.
• Professional management of the ESC facility and its role in the
local economy.
• Financial control experience and computer literacy with working
knowledge of spreadsheet programmes are further prerequisites.
MARKET
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
R13 000 - R15 000 pm (Package Negotiable)
Candidates must have a Matric certificate and 5 years’ practical
experience in conducting business linkages, gained within a manufacturing
environment.
A degree or diploma in engineering and / or business management
and marketing would be an advantage.
The purpose of this key position is to develop the initial growth
of SMEs by developing a mechanism and process that showcases and
connects products and SMME capacity and capabilities through personal,
business and IT linkages.
Key performance areas include:
• Business consulting
• Identifying and concluding profitable contracts
• Direct involvement in closing profitable contracts
• Developing outsourcing strategy and contracts.
A highly enthusiastic individual who has the ability to present
and sell new concepts at all levels is needed. Problem solving skills
and the ability to liase, negotiate and communicate effectively
with people at all levels are essential attributes. This person
should have the ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
Proven business networking and linkage skills and knowledge of tendering
and purchasing procedures are important criteria.
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