EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ECDC) VACANCIES

SENIOR MANAGER – COMMUNICATIONS, CORPORATE IMAGE AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT (East London) 
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT: Grade 18 – (Total Cost to Company) 

• The role is responsible for directing and managing corporate communications, public and media relations; overseeing content management, internal and digital communications; managing branding and reception services; as well as overseeing corporate office image management. 
• The functions related to this role will entail the formulation of an organisational wide corporate communications, public and media relations strategy; overseeing the collation of information and development of content for corporate reports, website, external communication and marketing material. 
• The incumbent will also be expected to provide oversight over internal communications including the design, development and maintenance of the intranet, issuing internal communication notices; facilitating organisational wide internal engagements; overseeing and directing digital communications including social media, as well as the design and maintenance of the website platform. 

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Key Performance Areas will encompass: 
Strategic Planning and Governance 

• Provide input to the organisational strategy, as well as reviewing organisational activities and recommend corrective actions if necessary. 
• Develop unit operational plans and align all activities undertaken in the unit to ensure delivery of corporate objectives. 
• Enhance and implement treasury regulation systems, processes, procedures, tools, and control systems. 
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are prepared accurately, maintained, and submitted timeously to all stakeholders. 
• Implement controls within the section which minimize potential risk to stakeholders. 
• Manage preparation and support of all internal and external audits. 
• Participate in management forums within ECDC, contributing expertise to enable sound decision making. 
• Facilitate departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems. 
• Develop and manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. 

 
Oversee Corporate Communications 

• Develop and manage the relevant communication strategies for projects, initiatives and campaigns. 
• Communicate Unit operational plans and strategy to ECDC staff and shareholder department. 
• Enhance relationships with key stakeholders through the effective handling of the media, and other relevant communication channels. 
• Create, implement and measure success of comprehensive communications interventions and public relations programmes that will enhance the image and position of the ECDC in the market and the general public. 
• Ensure strong and preferential media relations are built and maintained. 
• Define and implement the communication policies.
• Provide advice to Board, Executive Management and business units on effective internal and external communication structures and processes. 
• Plan, formulate, evaluate, recommend and implement programmes, systems and procedures for Corporate Communications. 
• Develop and manage a Corporate Communications Calendar. 
• Provide support to institutional events, initiatives, and programmes 
• Direct the sharing developing and sharing of corporate communications material relating to key organisational events, missions and other stakeholder related events 

 
Content Generation and Management Oversight 

• Responsible for building a brand identity and online presence through the creation and dissemination of multimedia content online. 
• Develop various organisational internal and external electronic and hard copy documentation like magazines, information brochures, investor and board packs, etc. 
• Collate valuable information, track quality and lucrative flagship projects and worthy milestones created as source of attraction to ECDC’s products and services. 
• Develop content of good quality for the Corporate Plan and reports for circulation to all relevant stakeholders and ECDC clients. 
• Revise the relevance and content generated to ensure that ECDC’s integrity and reputation in the form of updates on corporate information, reports, and marketing material is maintained and aligned with the market. 
• Monitor and evaluate progress made and report to the Senior Management, as well as mitigate risks that might arise. 

 
Provide Oversight on External Communication 

• Develop social media strategy for the organisation and manage the day-to-day social media platforms, as well as manage and oversee website and social media content creation. 
• Develop, implement and manage the company’s social media and website strategy, and report on key performance indicators. 
• Sharing content to raise brand awareness and monitoring web traffic and metrics to identify best practices. 
• Build a brand identity and online presence through the creation and dissemination of multimedia content online. 

 
Digital Communication 

• Oversee the execution of content for the ECDC’s digital platforms, and strategies, implement and oversee the production of digital marketing campaigns for ECDC’s programmes. 
• Create and distribute timelines for each campaign, and oversee output in collaboration with project managers, also liaise with them and client to ensure projects are represented well on all platforms. 
• Social Media Platform- Conceptualise and implement new and creative digital growth strategies for ECDC and associated projects. 
• Plan digital marketing campaigns for projects, including website, email, social media and display advertising. 
• Provide strategic direction to Digital Communications team to ensure campaigns are implemented in line with project and business goals. 
• Manage and execute campaigns to drive sales within existing base as well as customer feedback / satisfaction surveys on existing services/products. 
• Measure the success of digital campaigns, suggest and implement tactics to improve performance. 
• Develop and manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and implement customer service management via digital platforms. 

 
Provide oversight on the design, development and maintenance of Intranet 

• Drive and manage the continuous development and upgrade of the business internal communications app and also external website. 
• Develop content for various campaigns through various marketing channels and keep abreast with the latest digital marketing and social media best practices and technologies. 
• Collaborate with the development team in designing content for online portal and sms/email campaigns for ongoing sales / additional services. 
• Monitor, evaluate and report progress weekly on digital campaign and platforms’ performance. 

 
Corporate and Office Image Management 

• Formulate appropriate strategies, business plans and budgets for corporate and image management for the ECDC. 
• Formulate the appropriate corporate positioning of the ECDC as the supplier of choice for its products and services in the Eastern Cape Province. 
• Formulate the broad-based marketing strategy policies, systems and procedures for the ECDC. 
• Deliver marketing functions (including advertising, brand-building, distribution channel promotion, market research, product positioning and enhancement, promotions and promotional material, strategic product pricing inputs) as dictated by the approved marketing strategy of the ECDC. 
• Manage the repositioning of the ECDC brand so as to drive growth and eminence. 
• Consolidate ECDC’s Corporate identity and use it to meet the objectives of the Corporate Strategy translated into a Marketing Strategy and related Marketing programmes to continuously improve positions in relation to other service providers. 
• Oversee the reception management system, professionalization of reception services across the organisation as well as resourcing. 
• Oversee the corporate look and feel, e.g., office paint, artefacts, furniture, space reconfiguration etc 
• Instituting of arrangements relating to cleaning of immediate office precinct and adjacent open space; regular cleaning of high-rise windows and walls etc 
• Regular assessment of appropriateness of office amenities and lavatories, e.g., functioning of air conditioners, lights, blinds, retractors. 

 
Management of Organisation-wide Internal Engagements 

• Direct, lead and manage internal engagements. 
• Work in partnership across the ECDC business to foster a collaborative employee engagement focus. 
• Represent the ECDC in key development forums and platforms and develop / oversee organization-wide stakeholder management programme. 

 
Budget Management of Unit 

• Manage, control the capital and operational budget of the Unit to ensure effective and efficient functioning within budgetary constraints of ECDC. 
• Evaluate the unit’s performance against the approved budget and addressing deviations/variances. 
• Monitor, recommend and implement corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to budgetary provisions, financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedures. 
• Authorise requisitions, payments, etc. regarding expenditure as delegated. 
• Prepare and present reports detailing the status of expenditure and availability of funds for current and short-term interventions. 
• Prepare budget transfer requests and submit for approval. 
• Sound planning and forecasting of capital expenditure within area of responsibility. 

 
People Management 

• Assign responsibilities and ensure effective task authorisation protocols are in place. 
• Implement staff development and training to achieve overall organisational objectives. 
• Develop and implement succession plans. 
• Adhere to employment equity and recruitment policies. 
• Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports in accordance with the ECDC performance management policy and procedure. 
• Identify training and development needs, implementing plans to address requirements, as appropriate. 
• Manage discipline and absenteeism in accordance with organizational codes and procedures. 
• Motivate staff through the implementation of various reward mechanisms." 

 
Customer and Stakeholder Management 

• Conduct stakeholder mapping and relationship building sessions for purposes of establishing expectations and feedback on ECDC regional performance. 
• Build and lead an effective team that works collaboratively with others toward achieving organisational goals. 
• Gauge the performance of various teams and recommend areas that need improvement and changes to achieve the expected targets. 
• Identify and facilitate staff development and training interventions to achieve overall organisational objectives. 
• Provide exemplary advice and support to the CEO, Board and Senior Management team in relation to stakeholder engagement issues and activities. 
• Arrange, attend, and contribute to meetings with key stakeholders and manage expectations. 

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A post graduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies or Public Relations. 
• Minimum of eight (8) years working experience of which five (5) years at a middle management or senior consultancy level in communications, public relations or marketing role. 

 
 
This is a fixed term contract position, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing of a performance contract and verification of qualification. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 
In making these appointments, ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies and plans. 
 
Please send your detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to 
The Human Resources Department 
Tel: (043) 704 5620 
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
 
Closing date: 23 February 2024
 
 
 
 

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PROJECT MANAGER – INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES X2 
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT: GRADE 15 - (Total Cost to Company) 

• The Project Manager will report to the Senior Manager - Infrastructure Program Management Services. 
• The incumbent will be responsible for implementation of assigned infrastructure projects across the province in line with external and internal funding provided. 
• The role entails management of consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed in line with project management principles; which include quality, timeframes, budget parameters, consultants and contractors service delivery agreements and any relevant and applicable legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to prepare individual project reports on status, expenditure, variations, delays, etc on the allocated projects for submission to the Senior Manager: Infrastructure Program Management Services or designated official. 
• Candidate will also be required to ensure that all risk related to assigned projects are mitigated. 

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The incumbent shall be responsible for the following: 
Staff Supervision 

• Supervise the Graduate Development candidates 
• Report on capacitation against criteria laid down by Professional Bodies 

 
Contract Management 

• Management of consultants and contractors. 
• Ensure that local SMME’s are utilised and exposed to methods and principles that promote their emergence in terms of CIDB Regulations. 
• Apply use of local labour to its maximum benefit on projects. 
• Apply appropriate project methodologies and disciplines. 
• Identify and facilitate mitigation of contractual issues. 

 
Reports

• Prepare individual project reports on status, expenditure, variations, delays, etc. on the allocated projects for submission to the Senior Manager: Infrastructure Program Management Services. 

 
Stakeholders

• Interact regularly with relevant stakeholders. 
• Apply appropriate, continuous and timely communication with all stakeholders 

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in the Built Environment. 
• Registration as a Professional with one of the following Professional Bodies: 
• South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), 
• Engineering Council South Africa (ECSA), 
• South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP); or 
• South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP). 
• Five (5) years post-graduation experience in the built environment of which two (2) years must be in project management for the Public Sector. 

 
 
This is a fixed term contract position, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing of a performance contract and verification of qualifications. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful. In making these appointments, ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies and plans 
 
Please send your detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to 
The Human Resources Department 
Tel: (043) 704 5783 
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
 
Closing date: 23 February 2024
 
 
 
 

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CONSULTANT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PERMANENT CONTRACT: GRADE 13 – (Total Cost to Company) 
 
The incumbent shall be responsible for the following: 

• Support other units in marketing activities and to manage and promote the ECDC brand through all relevant channels. 
• Execute all marketing activities in line with Corporate Identity specification. 
• Plan and execute corporate functions for both internal (staff) and external stakeholders. 
• Facilitate and execute stakeholder engagement initiatives as set in the Corporate calendar and as requested by stakeholders (internal and external). 

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Key Performance Areas will encompass: 
Brand Management 

• Execute all marketing activities in line with Corporate Identity (CI) specification 

 
Events Coordination 

• Assist units in events planning and execution where possible (including exhibitions) and build intelligence for future improvements 
• Conduct customer surveys after each event and complete a report 
• Plan and execute Corporate functions for both internal (staff) and external stakeholders 
• Utilise media relations for promotion of events 
• Ensure availability of marketing material (information and promotional) at all the ECDC events 

 
Advertising

• Serve as the contact person for all advertising briefs from the units to the agency until final delivery 
• Maintain good agency relations 

 
Stakeholder Relations 

• Facilitate and execute stakeholder engagement initiatives as set in the Corporate calendar and as requested by stakeholders (internal and external) 

 
Financial control 

• Management of budget across events / initiatives being executed 

 
Communication (Internal and External) 

• Implement ECDC communication strategy 

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• National Diploma in Marketing and Communication 
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience. 

 
 
This is a permanent position, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing of a performance contract and verification of qualification. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 
In making these appointments, ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies, and plans. 
 
Please send your detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to 
The Human Resources Department 
Tel: (043) 704 5783 
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
 
Closing date: 23 February 2024
 
 
 
 

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ENTERPRISE FINANCE CONSULTANT CONSTRUCTION: MTHATHA 
PERMANENT: GRADE 13 – (Total Cost to Company) 
 
The incumbent shall be responsible for the following: 
To implement the provision of financial and non-financial support incentives, incubation support, pre and post investment support, and other entrepreneurship development programmes/projects that contribute towards attainment of growth and development priorities of the Eastern Cape province. 
 
The role entails: 

• Identification, assessment of client needs and provides enterprise support products and appropriate solutions to address the needs of the business. 
• Creating linkages with business development support partners internally and externally. Initiate and strengthen key partnerships with other role players within the funding environment. 
• The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing clients within the region for additional support. 
• Functions relating to the role also include: Processing incentive fund applications, making recommendations to committees, feedback to clients, preparing disbursements, monitoring and reporting. 
• Conducting improvement assessments on completion of business support interventions. The role involves working in teams, dealing with highly sensitive client information and requires due care in providing satisfactory services to clients. 

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Key Performance Areas will encompass: 
Pre and Post Investment Support 

• Interview applicant business to gather and share information regarding ECDC products, policies and procedures and client needs. 
• Vet all information submitted by the applicant for accuracy and compliance to ECDC loan product requirements. 
• Performa a desktop assessment to determine funding appetite in line with ECDC credit granting criteria. 
• Conduct due diligence to confirm viability of the business and overall financial standing to justify affordability of loan funding required. 
• Analyse financial statements and prepare financial projections based on the business model of the applicant. 
• Prepare loan funding submissions for consideration by the mandated credit granting authority. 
• Communicate the outcome of the application to the applicant business. 

 
Financial incentives 

• Interview applicant business to gather and share information regarding ECDC financial incentives, policies and procedures and client needs. 
• Review and verify all information submitted by the applicant for accuracy and compliance to ECDC requirements. 
• Perform business diagnosis to determine compliance to incentive fund framework. 
• Analyse financial information and prepare financial projections. 
• Prepare funding submissions for consideration by the approval committees. 

 
Entrepreneurship development and Business Support Initiatives 

• Co-ordinate the provision of trainings and business seminars for MSMEs 
• Implement products and programmes that are responsive to small towns, rural and township development. 
• Implement value chain opportunities for entrepreneurship development. 
• Implement the rollout of other developed products and programmes. 
• Implement supplier development programmes and create market linkages for MSMEs. 
• Identify gaps and lead the design and delivery of business development services for entrepreneurs. 

 
Customer / Stakeholder Management 

• Present all ECDC products on various platforms. 
• Initiate the creation of key partnerships with municipalities, business chambers, traditional authority and other relevant stakeholders. 
• Attend networking sessions to stimulate deal flow. 

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• National Diploma in Business Management / Economics/ Finance/Accounting 
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience of which at least two (2) years should be in enterprise finance, enterprise development or economic development. 

 
 
This is a permanent position, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing of a performance contract and verification of qualification. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 
This is an internal vacancy which is part of the Organisational Development process. 
 
In making these appointments, ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies, and plans. 
 
Please send your detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to 
The Human Resources Department 
Tel: (043) 704 5783 
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
 
Closing date: 23 February 2023

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ENTERPRISE FINANCE CONSULTANT X2 
MTHATHA AND QUEENSTOWN 
PERMANENT CONTRACT: GRADE 13 – (Total Cost to Company) 
 
The incumbent shall be responsible for the following: 
To implement the provision of enterprise finance products and services comprising of short, medium and long term loans, risk capital, micro lending and third party funding towards attainment of growth and development priorities of the Eastern Cape Province. 
 
The role entails; 

• Identification, assessment of client needs and provides suitable enterprise finance products or solutions to address the needs of the business. Creating linkages with business development support partners internally and externally. 
• Initiate and strengthen key partnerships with other role players within the funding environment. Processing loan applications, making recommendations to credit committee, feedback to clients, preparing disbursements, monitoring and reporting. 
• The role involves working in teams, dealing with highly sensitive client information and requires due care in providing satisfactory services to clients. 
• The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing clients within the region for additional support. 

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Key Performance Areas will encompass: 
Loan Assessment and Processing 

• Interview applicant business to gather and share information regarding ECDC products, policies and procedures and client needs 
• Vet all information submitted by the applicant for accuracy and compliance to ECDC loan product requirements 
• Perform a desktop assessment to determine funding appetite in line with ECDC credit granting criteria 
• Conduct due diligence to confirm viability of the business and overall financial standing to justify affordability of loan funding required. 
• Analyse financial statements and prepare financial projections based on the business model of the applicant. 
• Prepare loan funding submissions for consideration by the mandated credit granting authority 
• Communicate the outcome of the application to the applicant business 

 
Loan implementation 

• Ensure adherence to all conditions precedent 
• Explain legal documents to clients and assist with signing thereof 
• Liaise with all parties to the contract (legal document) and confirm their legal capacity 
• Serve as witness at signing of legal documents 
• Submit all signed legal agreements to legal unit for processing 
• Verify all supplier information and ensure compliance to FICA 
• Capture payment requisition and forward to Head Office 
• Follow all necessary steps to ensure timely disbursement of funds 

 
Monitoring and Aftercare 

• Ensure funds are utilised in line with approval conditions 
• Ensure periodic on site visits and confirm existence of the funded business 
• Facilitate linkages with other ECDC products and support services 
• Verify existence of all securities and in some instances confirm assets 
• Review financial information as would be requested from the applicant business 

 
Customer / Stakeholder Management 

• Present all ECDC products on various platforms 
• Initiate the creation of key partnerships with municipalities, business chambers, traditional authority and other relevant stakeholders 
• Attend networking sessions to stimulate deal flow 

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• National Diploma in Business Management / Economics/ Finance/Accounting 
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience of which at least two (2) years should be in enterprise finance, enterprise development or economic development. 

 
 
This is a permanent position, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing of a performance contract and verification of qualification. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 
This is an internal vacancy which is part of the Organisational Development process.
 
In making these appointments, ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies, and plans. 
 
Please send your detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to 
The Human Resources Department 
Tel: (043) 704 5783 
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
 
Closing date: 23 February 2024