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EASTERN CAPE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ECRDA)
 


​External and Internal Advertisement
 
Overview of the entity 
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act,1 of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Eastern Cape province. 
 
PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER
Task Grade: 16 
Reporting line: Infrastructure Delivery Management System Manager 
Location: East London (head office) 
Duration: 3 years Fixed Term Contract 
 
Main purpose of the position: 
The purpose of the position is to provide engineering support in the development of project infrastructure of the organization. 
 
Minimum requirements: 
Educational 
  • Grade 12 (NQF level 4) 
  • A degree in Civil Engineering or building (NQF Level 7) 
  • Project management Certificate 
  • Membership of a professional body such as SACPCMP 
 
Experience:
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience in the design and construction of infrastructure. 
  • Proven record of management of SMME development programmes 
  • Proven experience in the design and development of Agriculture related infrastructure 
  • Understanding of PFMA . 
  • Code 8 driver’s license 
 
KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY AND ATTRIBUTES 
  • People Management 
  • Contracts Management 
  • Project Management 
  • Financial Management 
  • Moral Competence 
  • Planning and Organizing 
  • Analysis and Innovation 
  • Communication
  • Results and Quality Focus 
 
DUTIES
  • Design Infrastructure projects for the planned projects 
  • Monitor the service providers who are building the approved designs 
  • Ensure compliance with that the service providers are maintaining the building standards and safety standards 
  • Project manage the building of infrastructure of the organization 
  • Budget for the implementation of the project 
  • Ensure workmanship by the service provider meets the required standard 
  • In collaboration with SCM (contracts management), manage the contracts of the service providers and ensure that they comply with the time frames and standards as contained in the contract 
  • Develop specification for the infrastructure. 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Employment application form, Certified copy of your Identity document, Qualifications and Driver’s license must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za
For more details, please contact Mr L. Mtumtum on 0664724002.
 
NB: 
  • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. 
  • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within a week of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
  • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. 
  • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. 
  • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to 
  • Technical enquiries may be directed via email to 
 
CLOSING DATE: 02 December 2024, before 16h30, late applications will not be accepted.








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External and Internal Advertisement
 
Overview of the entity 
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act,1 of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Eastern Cape province.
 
MANAGER: INVESTMENT PROMOTION 
Task Grade: 15 
Reporting line: Executive Trade and Investment 
Location: East London (head office) 
Duration: Permanent 
 
Main purpose of the position: 
The purpose of the position is to develop and implement investment promotion strategies to drive investment into the rural areas of the Province. The role is key in identifying, facilitating, and securing investments that align with the Agency’s rural development objectives. 
 
Minimum requirements: 
Educational 
  • Grade 12 (NQF level 4) 
  • An Honours degree in Commerce/International Business/Investment Management, or a related field (NQF Level 8) 
 
Experience:
  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in the Investment Promotion field. 
  • Five (5) years in the managerial level. 
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing investment strategies, especially in rural development, agro-processing, or rural economic sectors. 
  • A valid Code 8 driver’s license 
 
KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY AND ATTRIBUTES
  • Superior knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation 
  • Superior understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management 
  • Superior understanding of Stakeholder management 
  • Good governance 
  • Superior knowledge of Investment promotion 
  • Strategic Direction and Leadership 
  • People Management 
  • Programme and Project Management 
  • Financial Management 
  • Moral Competence 
  • Planning and Organizing 
  • Analysis and Innovation 
  • Communication
  • Results and Quality Focus 
 
DUTIES
  • Develop, implement, and monitor Investment promotion strategy 
  • Identify risks register associated with Investment promotion, and implement risk mitigation strategies 
  • Drive investment facilitation 
  • Develop a data base of potential investments 
  • Support projects within the organization to find investors 
  • Coordinate investment promotion initiatives in collaboration with relevant role players internally and externally 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Employment application form, Certified copy of your Identity document, Qualifications and Driver’s license must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za  
For more details, please contact Mr L. Mtumtum on 0664724002. 
 
NB: 
  • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. 
  • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within a week of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
  • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. 
  • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. 
  • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to 
  • Technical enquiries may be directed via email to 
 
CLOSING DATE: 02 December 2024, before 16h30, late applications will not be accepted.