Business Developer - SMME and Cooperatives Support

About the role

The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is recruiting a Business Developer (reference 3/3/1/29/2026) in Gauteng, South Africa. The role supports the development of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and cooperatives through policy input, stakeholder coordination and capacity building.

Key responsibilities

• Provide inputs on drafting policies, frameworks and guidelines for SMMEs and cooperatives, and conduct research on national, sectoral and international best practices.
• Take part in stakeholder consultations, workshops and technical engagements, and prepare progress reports on the implementation of approved policies.
• Coordinate and harmonise SMME support interventions across departmental branches and directorates, and engage the Directorate ICT on the requirements of a real-time data management system for SMMEs.
• Contribute to the business case for the data system and advocate for SMME and cooperative development at meetings and conferences.
• Support capacity building for SMMEs and cooperatives, including facilitation of business plan development training and advisory services.

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Management or Financial Management.
• At least two years of work experience in an agricultural economics environment with exposure to the agricultural business environment.