DIRECTOR: LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (LRED)
REF NO: DEDEA/2023/10/02

Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) in the Eastern Cape


SALARY: R1 162 200 – R1 365 411 per annum (Level 13)
CENTRE: Bhisho

REQUIREMENTS

National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma) Economics/Business Management and Development Studies with 5 years’ experience at the Middle Management level. The following skills, knowledge and attributes are required: Communication, Report Writing Skills, Computer Literacy, Financial Management, Planning and Organizing, Research and analytical skills, Interpersonal skills, Public Service Act, and
Public Service Regulations. A valid driver’s license is required.

DUTIES

  • Manage the development of local and regional development instruments.
  • Manage processes to monitor, evaluate and report on the sustainable impact of all local and regional economic development policies, strategies, programmes and instruments.
  • Manage the provisioning of technical advisory and support services to DEDEAT’s implementing structures and agents.
  • Establish partnerships to support local and regional economic development programmes, projects and instruments.
  • Perform and manage administrative and related functions.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. O. Desi at 078 026 7383 e-Recruitment Enquiries: olwethu.desi@dedea.gov.za

NOTE: Employment Equity target: African/White/Indian/Coloured Female

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