Kathu: Entrepreneurial programme officer posted by Raizcorp

About the Role

Raizcorp will be running a one-year community entrepreneurial development project in the Kathu area. We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual with a strong understanding of entrepreneurship, solid facilitation experience and a relevant tertiary qualification in business or commerce to manage and deliver this project effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operational management of the Project Centre and programme
• Functional delivery of project outcomes
• Guiding and co-guiding entrepreneurs
• Facilitating and delivering training to entrepreneurs and community members
• Accurate and ongoing reporting to Raizcorp head office
• Capturing and managing data and metrics aligned to project outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum tertiary qualification in business or commerce
• Proven experience in business, including owning and running an entrepreneurial business (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of business finances
• Solid background in group facilitation
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent English language proficiency (spoken and written)
• Fluency in the language(s) of the local Kathu communities (inherent requirement)

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in business or commerce

Person Profile

This role requires a person with strong empathy and a genuine care for people and their development. You must be a driven individual with meticulous attention to process, deadlines, and goals. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential, as is comfort with detailed reporting, regular feedback, and engagement with head office.

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