EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ECDC)

 


NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SPECIALIST 

 

PURPOSE OF THE APPOINTMENT 

The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape– (AIDC-EC) is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill two vacancies in the Board of Directors of the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (“AIDC-EC”) for a three-year term effective upon appointment. 

 

About ECDC and AIDC-EC: 

The ECDC, established under the Eastern Cape Development Corporation Act No. 2 of 1997, is a provincial government business enterprise listed under Schedule 3D of the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999. AIDC-EC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ECDC, operates under the laws of the Republic of South Africa and is registered as a state-owned company.

 

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must possess: 

▪ A relevant Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 8) in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related field. 

▪ A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage. 

▪ Membership or registration with a recognised professional body, where applicable, will be advantageous. 

 

EXPERIENCE

Applicants should demonstrate: 

▪ At least ten (10) years' experience at senior management, executive management or board level within the automotive industry. 

▪ Proven experience in one or more of the following areas: Automotive manufacturing and assembly; 

·       Automotive component manufacturing; 

·       Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs); 

·       Automotive supply chains and logistics; 

·       Industrialisation and localisation programmes; 

·       Automotive investment promotion and facilitation; 

·       Innovation, technology development and advanced manufacturing; 

·       Enterprise and supplier development within the automotive sector; 

·       Public-private partnerships and industry stakeholder engagement. 

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates should possess sound knowledge of: 

▪ The South African automotive industry and its value chain; 

▪ Industrial policy and economic development frameworks; 

▪ Automotive Masterplan and localisation initiatives; 

▪ Corporate governance and ethical leadership principles and governance within state owned entity. 

▪ The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); 

▪ Treasury Regulations; 

▪ The Companies Act, 2008; 

▪ King V Report on Corporate Governance; 

▪ Risk management and compliance frameworks. 

 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 

The successful candidate should demonstrate: 

▪ Strategic leadership and governance capabilities; 

▪ Strong business and commercial acumen; 

▪ Financial literacy and the ability to interpret financial statements; 

▪ Analytical and problem-solving skills; 

▪ Stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities; 

▪ Effective communication and negotiation skills; 

▪ Sound judgement and independent decision-making; 

▪ High ethical standards and integrity. 

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES 

Preference will be given to candidates who have: 

▪ Previous board or committee experience within public entities, state-owned companies or private sector organisations; 

▪ Experience working with major automotive manufacturers, component suppliers or industry associations; 

▪ Knowledge of the Eastern Cape automotive sector and its contribution to regional economic development; 

▪ Experience in investment attraction, industrial development and enterprise development initiatives. 

 

FIT AND PROPER REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants must: 

·       Not be disqualified from serving as directors in terms of the Companies Act; 

·       Be able to obtain the necessary declarations of interest and fit-and-proper clearances; 

·       Declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest 

 

 

Experience and Qualifications: 

Interested candidates must submit a cover motivation letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae with at least three references, and supporting qualifications’ documentation. Applications must be sent via email to secretariat@ecdc.co.zabefore the closing date of 22 June 2026. Late applications and those sent to an alternative email address will not be considered. 

 

To meet equity imperatives for the AIDC EC Board, only women applicants will be considered. 

 

Contact Information: 

Reference: AIDC Board appointments 

Contact Person: Zimkhitha Thomas 

Cell: 079 147 2981 

Tel No.: 043 704 5730 

Email: secretariat@ecdc.co.za