KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS 

The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998. The Department reserves the right not to make these appointments. 

APPLICATIONS : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za

Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) list at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, OR hand delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa. 

CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. 

NOTE : To applicants: All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the abovementioned posts at any time before an appointment. All applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment form (Z83), which became effective from the 1st of January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. The form must be completed in full, and the application form should be initiated, signed, and dated. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Shortlisted candidates must submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. Should an applicant have a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency test/technical exercise. “ please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-recruitment system, emailing the z83 and cv directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hardcopy application as directed. Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for the non-collection of those applications. The appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency to the following checks (security clearance, qualification, citizenship, and previous employment verifications). The Department will conduct reference checks with the HR of the current and or /previous employer(s) apart from the referees listed. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidate/s to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on implementing competency-based assessment). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Before the appointment for SMS positions, the appointee will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific training program applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS. The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry, and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes. 

OTHER POST

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BLACK INDUSTRIALIST PROGRAMME REF NO: DD- BIP 01/JULY 2026 (X2 POSTS)

Business Unit: Black Industrialist Programme 

This post is being re-advertised. candidates who previously applied may re-apply 

SALARY : R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11) 

CENTRE : Head Office: Pietermaritzburg 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Three-year National Diploma in Business Management / Business Administration/ Economics / Production / Operations Management at NQF Level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in Enterprise Development in the manufacturing space or Industrial Development project. A valid driver’s License. Skills, Training And Competencies: The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of Manufacturing value chains, New Regulatory Frameworks for the Public Service, National Industrial Policy Framework, National Development Plan, Integrated Action Plan, Economic Development Plans, Provincial Growth & Development Strategy, National R&D and Innovation Strategy, Industrial Policy Action Plan, National & Provincial Economic Transformation Policies and Strategies as well as Black Industrial Policy and Enterprise Development and Interpreting and Analysing Economic Information. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles), Employee Performance Management System, Skills Development Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National Development Plan, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Project Management Principle. Skills such Research, Planning and organizing, Verbal and written communication (isiZulu & English proficiency), Negotiation and Networking, Ability to interact with people at all levels, Time management, Interpersonal relations, Project management, Business profiling, Report writing and Presentation skills, Budgeting and financial management, Stakeholder management, Analytical and Innovative thinking, problem solving, mentorship and people management as well as Computer Literacy. Attributes such as Competence, Vision, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, Honesty & trustworthy, Team-player, as well as Commitment. 

DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of the KZN Black Industrial Framework; facilitate the KZN Black Industrialist stakeholder partnerships; Facilitate market and financial access for KZN Black Industrialists; Develop and implement policies, strategies, frameworks, and plans relevant to the Black Industrialist Programme; Manage the human and financial resources of the Sub-directorate. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. P. Mthembu Tel No: (033) 264 2789 

NOTE : NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which is African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male, and People with Disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.