POST 26/178 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC PLANNING REF NO: 01/DEDECT/2026/NW
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package), 60%
or 70% of the inclusive salary package must go into the basic salary.
CENTRE : Mahikeng
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the field of Business
Economics / Economic Planning or equivalent qualification as recognised by
SAQA Postgraduate qualification(s) in the Economics field of study will be an
added advantage Extensive experience in the field of economic development,
export and investment promotion Knowledge and understanding of the
economic development sector, as well as, industry development Experience of
conducting economic development research A minimum of 5 years’ experience
at a senior management level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors A
valid driver’s license. Competencies: Financial management Strategic
capability and leadership Programme and Project management Change
management Knowledge Management Service delivery Innovation Problem
solving and Analysis People management and Empowerment Client
orientation and customer focus Communication Honesty and Integrity
Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Perform functions as a Chief Economist Develop and implement interventions
and strategies to stimulate economic growth and development through industry
development, trade and investment promotion Facilitate and co-ordinate the
development of the major Provincial economic sectors (agro processing,
manufacturing, mining beneficiation, tourism and green economy) Facilitate
the support of industries in order to contribute to the acceleration of economic
growth rate Address the millennium development goals, national and provincial
goals of job creation and the constitutional mandate Facilitate and undertake
research that will inform the development and review of economic development
plans, policies and strategies in alignment with national and provincial priorities
Conduct research and feasibility studies on prospective projects in terms of,
inter alia, technical, socio-economic, environmental and financial management
and market processes to aid decision-making about the type of project support
and links to sector development Manage the implementation of broad
economic strategies and other imperative initiatives to transform the provincial
economy e.g. Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Black industrialists and
Industrial parks Develop and implement key economic sectors strategies that
influence provincial economy growth and development Facilitate and manage
creation of an enabling environment for key Provincial industries that have the
potential to significantly contribute to job creation, skills development,
establishment and growth of small medium and large business and support
BBBEE through rural and township economy within the four districts of the
Province To enhance the competitiveness of the province’s priority economic
sectors and ensure that they can compete within a global, continental and
international scale Manage strategic projects and partnership/ service level
agreements with key stakeholders in provincial prioritised economic sectors
and ensure that are successful completed within budgetary timelines and
performance requirements Manage the performance of the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. R. E. Mofokane Tel No: (018) 388 5823