Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/88

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BLACK INDUSTRIALIST PROGRAMME

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

  • ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
  • LevelLevel 11
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 19 days remaining

Job details

Circular
28 of 2026
Page No.
2
Circular Post
28/88
Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Closing date
28 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Head Office: Pietermaritzburg
Reference information
DD- BIP 01/JULY 2026
Salary information
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11)

Requirements

  • An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Three-year National Diploma in Business Management / Business Administration/ Economics / Production / Operations Management at NQF Level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in Enterprise Development in the manufacturing space or Industrial Development project.
  • A valid driver’s License.
  • Skills, Training And Competencies: The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of Manufacturing value chains, New Regulatory Frameworks for the Public Service, National Industrial Policy Framework, National Development Plan, Integrated Action Plan, Economic Development Plans, Provincial Growth &
  • Development Strategy, National R&D and Innovation Strategy, Industrial Policy Action Plan, National &
  • Provincial Economic Transformation Policies and Strategies as well as Black Industrial Policy and Enterprise Development and Interpreting and Analysing Economic Information.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles), Employee Performance Management System, Skills Development Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National Development Plan, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Project Management Principle.
  • Skills such Research, Planning and organizing, Verbal and written communication (isiZulu &
  • English proficiency), Negotiation and Networking, Ability to interact with people at all levels, Time management, Interpersonal relations, Project management, Business profiling, Report writing and Presentation skills, Budgeting and financial management, Stakeholder management, Analytical and Innovative thinking, problem solving, mentorship and people management as well as Computer Literacy.
  • Attributes such as Competence, Vision, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, Honesty & trustworthy, Team-player, as well as Commitment.

Duties

  • Facilitate the implementation of the KZN Black Industrial Framework; facilitate the KZN Black Industrialist stakeholder partnerships;
  • Facilitate market and financial access for KZN Black Industrialists;
  • Develop and implement policies, strategies, frameworks, and plans relevant to the Black Industrialist Programme;
  • Manage the human and financial resources of the Subdirectorate.

Enquiries

Mr. P. Mthembu Tel No: (033) 264 2789

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online eRecruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) list at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, OR hand delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa.

Notes and Z83 guidance

NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which is African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male, and People with Disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

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Original Text
POST 28/88 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BLACK INDUSTRIALIST PROGRAMME REF NO: DD- BIP 01/JULY 2026 (X2 POSTS)
Business Unit: Black Industrialist Programme
This post is being re-advertised. candidates who previously applied may reapply
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Head Office: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Three-year National Diploma in Business Management / Business Administration/ Economics / Production / Operations
Management at NQF Level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in Enterprise Development in the
manufacturing space or Industrial Development project. A valid driver’s
License. Skills, Training And Competencies: The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of Manufacturing value chains, New Regulatory
Frameworks for the Public Service, National Industrial Policy Framework,
National Development Plan, Integrated Action Plan, Economic Development
Plans, Provincial Growth & Development Strategy, National R&D and
Innovation Strategy, Industrial Policy Action Plan, National & Provincial
Economic Transformation Policies and Strategies as well as Black Industrial
Policy and Enterprise Development and Interpreting and Analysing Economic
Information. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Service
Regulatory Framework, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public
Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of
Employment Act, Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles),
Employee Performance Management System, Skills Development Act,
Promotion of Access to Information Act, National Development Plan, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Project Management Principle. Skills such
Research, Planning and organizing, Verbal and written communication (isiZulu
& English proficiency), Negotiation and Networking, Ability to interact with people at all levels, Time management, Interpersonal relations, Project
management, Business profiling, Report writing and Presentation skills,
Budgeting and financial management, Stakeholder management, Analytical and Innovative thinking, problem solving, mentorship and people management
as well as Computer Literacy. Attributes such as Competence, Vision, Integrity,
Transparency, Respect, Honesty & trustworthy, Team-player, as well as
Commitment.
DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of the KZN Black Industrial Framework; facilitate the KZN Black Industrialist stakeholder partnerships; Facilitate market and
financial access for KZN Black Industrialists; Develop and implement policies, strategies, frameworks, and plans relevant to the Black Industrialist
Programme; Manage the human and financial resources of the Subdirectorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. P. Mthembu Tel No: (033) 264 2789
NOTE : NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which is African Male, Coloured Male, Indian
Male, and People with Disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

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