DIRECTOR: REGIONAL AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7 in Economics / Finance / Development Studies or equivalent/related as recognised by SAQA.
- Possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Regional and Local Economic Development or Enterprise Development Environment.
- A compulsory pre-entry into the Senior Management Service Certificate from the National School of Government will be required before assumption of duty (https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme).
- Display competencies in Strategic Capability &
- Leadership, Financial Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication.
Duties
- 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 provinces and municipalities during the implementation of economic development strategies and coordinate the implementation of Small Business Portfolio programmes within the districts/municipalities (DDM).
- Manage the coordination of access to business support (financial and non-financial) for MSMEs and Cooperatives across the government and report on implementation across assigned areas.
- Manage and ensure effective and efficient utilisation of the financial, human and physical resources of the Directorate in line with applicable legislation.
- Communication (verbal, written and formal presentations, etc) with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and deliver relevant information.
Enquiries
Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office Tel No: (012) 394-5286/3097/0722426245/0721977511
Department Notes
Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the right not to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment (Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp
Notes
The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment8@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e., “REF NO: D–RLEDC.”
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7 in Economics / Finance / Development Studies or equivalent/related as
recognised by SAQA. Possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Regional and Local Economic Development
or Enterprise Development Environment. A compulsory pre-entry into the
Senior Management Service Certificate from the National School of
Government will be required before assumption of duty
(https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme). Display competencies in Strategic Capability & Leadership, Financial Management,
Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client
Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication.
DUTIES : 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 provinces and municipalities during the implementation of economic
development strategies and coordinate the implementation of Small Business
Portfolio programmes within the districts/municipalities (DDM). Manage the coordination of access to business support (financial and non-financial) for
MSMEs and Cooperatives across the government and report on implementation across assigned areas. Manage and ensure effective and
efficient utilisation of the financial, human and physical resources of the
Directorate in line with applicable legislation. Communication (verbal, written and formal presentations, etc) with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and
deliver relevant information.
ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
Tel No: (012) 394-5286/3097/0722426245/0721977511
NOTE : The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to
recruitment8@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e., “REF NO:
D–RLEDC.”
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.