EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM

 
KPA’s: Direct the development and implementation of economic development policies, sector strategies and programmes. Direct the development and implementation of tourism policies and strategies. Direct and manage trade promotion and investment facilitation. Direct and manage enterprise development and Local & Regional Economic development policies, strategies and programmes. Direct economic development initiatives in line with the National Development Plan, Provincial Development Plan, Provincial Economic Development Strategy and relevant sector strategies. Strategically direct consumer protection and business regulatory services. Manage and oversee performance of DEDEAT Public Entities. Manage the allocated resources of the Branch in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION (Re –Advertisement) 
Salary Range: R 1 057 326 – R 1 245 495 (Level 13) 
(Ref. DEDEA/2020/03/02) 
●King Williams Town 
 
Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF7 as recognized by SAQA) or equivalent qualification majoring in Economics / Business Management / Economic Policy / Marketing (in trade or investment environment). A postgraduate degree in the same will be an added advantage. In addition, minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle management level in Trade & Investment Promotion, Trade negotiations, Investment facilitation environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Eastern Cape Economy and priority economic sectors. The following skills and attributes are required: Policy development and Implementation, Advanced computer literacy, Financial Management, Quantitative Capability, Research Management, Programme & Project Management, Strategic capability & Problem Solving, People Management and Communication skills. Valid driver’s license required. 
 
KPA’s: Manage and coordinate policy and strategy development and implementation thereof. Manage the development of trade and investment promotion instruments. Manage processes to monitor, evaluate and report on the sustainable impact of trade and investment promotion policies, strategies, programmes and instruments. Manage the provisions of technical advisory and support services to the DEDEAT Group. Establish partnerships to support trade and investment promotion programmes, projects and departmental policy directives. Manage the allocated resources of the Directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL DIRECTOR 
Salary Range: R 1 057 326 – R 1 245 495 (Level 13) 
(Ref. DEDEA/2020/03/03) 
●Chris Hani Region 
 
Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF7 as recognized by SAQA) or equivalent qualification majoring in Economic Management/ Business Management / Development Studies / Environmental Management. Five (5) Years’ experience in the areas stated above at middle managerial level. The following skills and attributes are required: Advanced computer literacy, Financial Management, Quantitative Capability, Programme & Project Management, Strategic capability & Leadership, Problem Solving, People Management and Communication skills. A Valid driver’s license is required. 
 
KPA’s: Facilitate, at a strategic level, the alignment of Municipal Planning processes with the province’s economic and business development strategy and instruments. Coordinate processes, at a strategic level, with metro, district and local municipalities to enhance compliance with NEMA, national and provincial environmental management norms and standards. Lead and coordinate inter-governmental economic and business development processes within the area of operation to inter alia ensure an integrated development approach, prevent duplication, sustainability and coordinate processes to unblock identified implementation barriers. Manage and direct cluster coordination processes at local and regional level t synchronize national, provincial, local, private and civil society economic and business development initiatives. Oversee processes to identify and mainstream “green” initiatives in support of sustainable economic growth and creation of decent jobs in the area of operation. Coordinate and oversee the provisioning of technical environmental management support services to local government institutions within the area of operation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT 
Salary Range: R 733 257 – R 863 748 (Level 11) 
(Ref. DEDEA/2020/03/04) 
●King Williamstown 
 
Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA) Majoring in Tourism/Hospitality Sciences. Three (3) Years’ supervisory experience in the Tourism industry must have been at the Assistant Manager level. The following skills and attributes are required: Advanced computer literacy, Financial Management, Quantitative Capability, Programme & Project Management, Strategic capability & Leadership, Problem Solving, People Management and Communication skills. A Valid driver’s license is required. 
 
KPA’s: Promote quality products and responsible tourism practices. Develop and maintain monitoring and evaluation instruments, norms and standards to measure the impact of tourism growth and development instruments. Analyze data and develop impact reports. Provide early warning services to senior management. Identify the resource (financial, human and equipment) needs of the Sub-Directorate required to optimally support the implementation of the Work Plan. Supervise the effective and efficient utilization of the financial resources of the Sub-Directorate. Monitor evaluate and report on the effective and efficient utilization (value for money) of allocated resources. Provide input on strategic, annual and work planning processes for the Directorate and generate the prescribed performance reports. Identify the utilization of technology in support of the Sub-Directorate’s business processes and initiate processes acquire such technologies. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONSUMER PROTECTION 
Salary Range: R 376 596 – R 454 920 (Level 9) 
(Ref. DEDEA/2020/03/05) 
●Joe Gqabi Region 
 
Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA) in Law, Consumer Protection. Legal background and experience in Consumer Protection will serve as an advantage. In addition, 3 years’ relevant experience at a supervisory experience. Broad understanding of all consumer protection legislation. Strong technical skills and people management skills. Computer literacy. Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Supervisory Experience and knowledge of the region and willingness to travel across the region and between Head Office and region will be an added advantage. 
 
KPA’s: Manage and direct processes to analyse consumer awareness trends within the area of operation. Manage and coordinate processes to develop a strategy to promote and empower consumers on their rights and obligations in terms of the legislative and policy framework. Develop collaborative strategic relationships with stakeholders and non-governmental structures within the area of operation to muster support for the roll-out of the awareness strategy. Oversee processes to monitor, evaluate and report on the impact made by the implementation of the district consumer awareness strategy and facilitate corrective action where required. Manage the provisioning of mediation services between the consumers and service providers to resolve disputes fairly and amicably. Coordinate processes to refer unresolved complaints to the Consumer Tribunal, monitor progress and inform affected consumers accordingly. Monitor and evaluate consumer complaint trends in the area of operation and develop strategies to mitigate the impact of such trends. Engage with organised business and individual businesses on identified trends and strengthen awareness on applicable legislation and good practice arrangements as a preventative mechanism. Oversee and direct the development and maintenance of a district specific database for consumer affairs. Manage the provisioning of a “one-stop” information services on consumer matters in the area of operation.

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CLOSING DATE WAS 03 APRIL 2020 HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 08TH OF MAY 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD.
 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za or www.dedea.gov.za 
 
Applications can be forwarded through the following address: 
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM VACANCIES 
 Post to: The Head of Department: DEDEAT; Private Bag X0054, Bhisho, 5605
 Hand Delivery: The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism; Ground Floor, Phalo House, Bisho 
 
Enquiries can be directed to Mr. T. Gantsho 043-605 7091 
 
Note: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified true copies of the following: all qualification/s (Not Academic transcripts/results), Matric certificate, ID and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a certified true copy of their Permanent Residence Permit to the application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 
 
Females and Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.