CHIEF DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC PLANNING is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mahikeng | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 26/178
Job Ref Number: 01/DEDECT/2026/NW
Province: North West
Centre: Mahikeng
Closing Date: 07 August 2026
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.
Applications
Where to send your application.
Completed application forms and the Comprehensive CV quoting the relevant reference number, may either be hand-delivered to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Street, Mmabatho, 2745. OR E-mail: dedectapplications@nwpg.gov.za
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.
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
Original Text
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
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
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.