The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or NQF level 7 qualification in Developmental Studies / Planning/ Local Economic Development as recognised by SAQA or equivalent coupled with at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a Local Economic Development environment as well as a SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of Local Government legislation; Local Government Strategic Agenda; Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy; Economic development; Financial Management; Research and policy development; Integrated Development Planning; Local Economic Development Policy Formulation; Implementation and Review; Coordination of economic development policy and strategies; across government; Local government linkages with PGDS and IDP; Programme and Project Management; Planning, team development, Decision making, Problem solving; Leadership, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Relationship management; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Management, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, Private Sector Institutions, staff and other departments; Good computer literacy in MS Office.

The successful candidate will be required to develop and manage the implementation of Local Economic Development programmes across spheres of government and in traditional communities with the following responsibilities: Manage the co-ordination and facilitate implementation of LED Projects; Manage the building of institutional capacity for LED; Manage the monitoring, assessment and reporting of LED programmes implemented; Manage Local Economic Development funding in-line with relevant legislation and contracts (MOUs); Manage the development and implementation of policies and strategies on Local Economic Development; Manage the resources of the Directorate.

Mr K Walaza Tel No: (033) 8975698