MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM - DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL — HOD

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MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
 
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the post of Head: Economic Development and Tourism, as reflected below - It must be noted that this is a re-advertisement - Previous respondents are therefore welcome to re-apply.
 
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government is an equal opportunity employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions and that the candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference.
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment, security clearance and security vetting.
 
The above position is contract post and the successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement with the Executive Authority of the Department, i.e. Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
 
Applications should be submitted on the Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or Magistrate's Office and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, Identity document and comprehensive CV. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted.
 
POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL — HOD: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
REFERENCE : HOD/DEDT/2/2021
CENTRE : MBOMBELA
SALARY : R1 521 591.00 per annum (All-inclusive package. In addition, a 10% allowance is payable as Head of Department
(Salary level 15)
 

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Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for all Senior Management Services (SMS) posts, including this post is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS - and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentry-programme/. An appropriate undergraduate qualification and a postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA. 8-10 years' experience at a Senior Management level. 
 
Core and Process Competencies include: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovations, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication. In addition, the incumbent will have to be sensitive to the political and strategic objectives of government.
 
The ideal candidate should have the following qualities: Strong strategic thinking capability. Ability to lead and align teams of senior professionals and analysts. Strong research, writing and communication skills. Sound networking and interpersonal skills. Sound people management capabilities. Good exposure to knowledge management ethos and practices. Proven innovation and problem solving abilities. Proven record of honesty and integrity as a professional/ manager. Good exposure to project management practices and systems. Sensitivity to the political-administrative interface, and appreciation of the policy support role within a politically-led executive decision process.
 

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Key Performance Areas: As an Accounting Officer for the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, the incumbent will be responsible for the following: Facilitate and co-ordinate the development and implementation of the economic development strategy of the Province. Co-ordinate economic growth initiatives of the Province through instruments such as spatial development initiatives, industry cluster initiatives, trade promotion, LED promotion, enterprise development, investment promotion, SMME development and BBBEE promotion. Facilitate business partnerships that support the economic development strategy of the Province, especially through the activities of its economic parastatals. Ensure enhanced and sustainable tourism growth. Manage the finances and the assets, as well as the staff of the department. Contribute to the realisation of the growth and development strategy of the Province, including contributing to the clusters of the Province.
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Enquiries should be directed to the Manager: Internal HR Management and Development, Mr JP Dlamini, Tel. (013) 766 2094.
 
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: The Manager: Internal HR Management and Development, Mr JP Dlamini, Private Bag X11291, Mbombela 1200. Physical Address: Office of the Premier, Makhonjwa Building, First floor, Government Boulevard, Riverside Park.
 
Closing date: 03 December 2021
 
If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful.

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