CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (IEDS) 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: Head Office – Mahikeng | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
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) 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
Enquiries
Mr. R. E. Mofokane Tel No: (018) 388 5823
Original Text
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
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.