POST 26/180 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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 : Head Office – Mahikeng
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent as recognised
by SAQA. A higher qualification in Economics / Economic Development /
Economic Management and Analysis / Business Entrepreneurship will serve
as an added advantage. 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 : Manage the contribution by the Department to the local economic growth and
development. Identify regulatory burdens that negatively affect business
development. Manage strategic projects and partnership / service delivery level
agreements with key stakeholders in the sector and ensure that they are
successfully completed within the budgetary timelines and performance
requirements. Manage the empowerment of enterprises of the designated
groups with the aim of addressing economic disparities. Manage the
implementation of broad economic strategies and other imperative initiatives
to transform the provincial economy. Conduct viability and financial
management and market processes to aid decision-making about the type of
project support and links to support programmes. Assess the impact on
increased coordination and partnership regarding funding of enterprises
(SMMEs and Cooperatives). Facilitate the alignment of all procurement policies
to empower Cooperatives and SMMEs at provincial and local levels. Ensure
proper implementation of the incubation and skills development programme to
sustain small businesses in the province. Manage the implementation of
Departmental Risk Management policy. Collaborate with municipalities through
their integrated development plans to develop and implement enterprise
development programmes towards improved Local Economic Development.
Manage the provision of technical support to the Province and municipalities
during the implementation of Small Business Portfolio programmes within the
districts/municipalities (DDM). Manage and ensure effective and efficient
utilisation of the financial, human and physical resources of the Chief
Directorate in line with the applicable legislation. Communication (verbal,
written and formal presentations, etc) with stakeholders from diverse
backgrounds and deliver relevant information.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. R. E. Mofokane Tel No: (018) 388 5823