Chief Director: Economic Empowerment

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Accounting/ Development Studies, Business Management at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of five years at a Senior Managerial level in one or more of the following areas: Economic Transformation, Economic Empowerment of target group (Women, Youth, People with Disabilities, Township/Rural Economies Revitalization, and Black Industrialists). Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment. A valid driver’s licence. Skills, Training, and Competencies: The successful candidate must have broad knowledge and understanding of the programmes and activities of the Department; knowledge of socio-economic conditions in the Economic Development field, with particular emphasis on the Economic Empowerment of Youth, Women, and People with Disabilities. Knowledge of Provincial and National Economic Policies and Strategy, Dynamics of Economic Transformation in KZN Province, National Small Business Act, Integrated Small Enterprise Development Strategy, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Strategy; Township and Rural Economies Revitalization, Developmental Priorities of KwaZulu - Natal Province. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service regulatory framework, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, Service Delivery Frameworks. Knowledge of the National Development Plan and the Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Industrial Development Strategy, Integrated Policy Action Plan (IPAP 2, New Growth Path (NGP), and Provincial Growth and Development Strategy. Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Excellent leadership skills, Ability to interpret and apply policy, Computer literacy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Report writing skills, Assertiveness skills, Coaching and mentoring skills, good planning and organizational skills, Well- developed analytical and research Skills

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate economic transformation operations and economic empowerment compliance in the province. Oversee the implementation of youth, women, and people with disabilities economic empowerment in the province. Facilitate and coordinate the localization of opportunities, townships, and rural economies revitalization in the province. Oversee the implementation of the Black Industrialist programme. Ensure the development and implementation of Economic Empowerment policies, strategies, programmes, such as risk and integrity management, Operation Sukuma Sakhe/ DDM. 139 Ensure effective management of the resources of the office of the Chief Directorate.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Dr S Sibeta: Tel No: (033) 264 2612

Notes

Preference will be given to Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities who meet the requirements. OTHER POSTS