Gilbert Chauke

Regional Manager: Business Development

• Job Details:Designed and implemented strategies aligned with organizational goals and market trends, driving sustainable revenue growth and sector expansion. Identified and pursued new business opportunities through market research, stakeholder engagement, and competitive analysis, unlocking strategic partnerships and emerging markets. Built and maintained long-term relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, fostering trust, collaboration, and mutual value creation. Led high-impact proposals, presentations, and investment pitches tailored to client needs, enhancing the organization’s competitive edge and conversion rates. Negotiated commercial terms and formalized partnership agreements, ensuring favourable outcomes aligned with strategic objectives and legal compliance. Monitored business performance, forecasts, and strategic outcomes; prepared executive reports to guide decision-making and continuous improvement. Worked closely with internal teams —marketing, legal, product, and operations —to align business development efforts and ensure seamless strategy execution. Represented the organization at industry events, gathered market insights, and enhanced brand visibility through public relations and media engagements. Implemented client engagement and retention strategies, resulting in strong loyalty, high satisfaction levels, and repeat business. Ensured regulatory compliance within relevant sectors; promoted departmental programs through media engagement and strategic communications. Led economic development and FDI initiatives, managed the Gauteng Investment Centre, and partnered with agencies to implement local economic development (LED) strategies. Provided technical support and advisory services to entrepreneurs and SMMEs, addressing growth barriers and enabling business success. Conducted business feasibility studies, evaluated investment deals, and managed project risks in alignment with dtic policies; secured funding through technical and adjudication committees. Supported strategic initiatives, managed capital funding and commercial contracts, and ensured compliance with financial and legal frameworks. Led and developed high-performing teams, aligning individual development plans with organizational priorities and overseeing operational delivery.

Acting Director: Youth Enterprise Development

• Job Details:Established and managed the youth enterprise directorate, developing and implementing the national youth enterprise strategy. Mainstreamed youth SMMEs in dtic programs, initiated projects supporting youth-owned enterprises, and conducted awareness campaigns. Built partnerships with industry, government, and youth development forums. Conducted studies on youth economic participation and reported findings to senior management. Drafted speeches and policy briefs on youth empowerment. Managed youth enterprise branding and public relations, leading events and campaigns promoting youth entrepreneurship. Supervised teams and managed the youth directorate’s budget in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Assistant Director: Cooperatives Policy, Strategy & Legislation

• Job Details:Contributed to the formulation and enactment of the Cooperatives Act 14 of 2005 and established a legislative framework for cooperative development. Pioneered the cooperatives incentive scheme to reduce operational costs and improve competitiveness. Conducted workshops and engagements to promote cooperative development. Established institutional frameworks at national and local levels to foster cooperative growth. Managed budgets and adhered to PFMA requirements.