OFFICER: COOPERATIVES BUSINESS SUPPORT

Department of Small Business Development

Reference number: OCBS
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in Public Administration / Business Management / Development Studies / Accounting / Economics / Development Finance / Project Management or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience in MSME / Cooperatives Business Development / LED and Project Management. Have proven skills and competencies: Communication (Verbal and Written), Analytical Thinking, Attention to detail, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Electronic (Digital) and hard document and records management. Report writing and presentation skills, Financial and business analysis, Computer literacy, Stakeholder management and relationship building. Job related knowledge: Cooperative legislation and policies, Funding mechanisms, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project management principles and Government governance and compliance.

Duties

Conduct research on factors impacting the creation of an enabling business environment for cooperatives using digital research tools, online data sources and electronic information repositories. Contribute to the development and review of policies, strategies, frameworks, and guidelines supporting cooperative development. Contribute to the review of existing programmes, models and mechanisms using structured information and documented evidence. Review and assess applications for feasibility, viability, and alignment with funding criteria. Evaluate business plans, financial projections, and supporting documents. Conduct due diligence, including financial review and applicant history. Identify risks, opportunities, and make recommendations. Identify goods/services required based on application requirements. Evaluate quotations for compliance, completeness, and competitiveness. Schedule and conduct pre-approval site visits to verify project details. Conduct post-disbursement visits to verify fund utilisation. Compile detailed site visit reports. Monitor funded projects to ensure funds are used according to approved purposes. Verify compliance and escalate non-compliance to Legal Services. Assess project progress and verify impact. Compile project summaries for decision-making. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports. Produce detailed post disbursement findings reports. Maintain accurate and secure records for assessments, reports, and site visits. Ensure compliance with internal docu-ment management policies. Communicate with applicants, beneficiaries, suppliers, internal units and relevant ecosystem players individually or in groups. Provide written communication such as emails, letters, and presentations.

Where to send your application

Candidates must submit applications to recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the above-mentioned position in the subject line (email) when applying i.e. REF NO: OCBS

Enquiries

Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097

Note

The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress, and appointment will be in line with the DSBD EE Plan.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.