Deputy Director: Local Economic Development

Requirements

Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in Public Administration, Project Management/ Developmental Studies/Economics as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the environment of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director /Junior Management level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, National/LED framework, MSDP; Municipal LED strategies, Provincial Spatial Rationale, PFMA/MFMA, Constitution. White Paper on Local Govt, National Development Plan & Limpopo Development Plan; Generic Competencies: Negotiation skills, Presentation skills, People management skills, Time management, Communication, both formal, and informal; Project mgt skill, Leadership skill, Financial mgt skill, People Management skill, Analytic skills, Investment Analysis Research skills.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage functionality of Municipal and Provincial LED forum; Manage the development and review of Municipal LED strategies; Coordinate the implementation of LED initiatives and intervention; Monitor the development and roll-out of public employment programme (Community Work Programme & EPWPP within the Province). Support implementation of Small- Town revitalization programme and Integrated Urban Development Framework.

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Notes

EE Target: African Female, Coloured Male & Female, White Female, Indian Male & Female, Persons with Disability