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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS: Apply online to the http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za website only.
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 August 2018 
 
NOTE : application form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as originally certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). 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 please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Kindly note that: successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance in terms of a criminal record check, verifications of qualifications. All short-listed candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, for which the logistics will be communicated by the department. 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
POST 29/59 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GREEN ECONOMY 
Directorate: Green Economy 
SALARY : R697 011 – R821 052 per annum all-inclusive package (Level 11 
CENTRE : Umnotho House Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12, B Com/ BSc or related NQF level 6 qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Junior Management position within the Economics/ Business/ Science environment. English, Code EB (8), Analysis and interpretation of complicated numerical and financial information. Economic intelligence. Conduct research. Economic knowledge. Formulating strategies and policies. Interpersonal relations. Brand promotion. Investment promotion. Local economic development. Incentive schemes. Broad based economic empowerment. SMME and Cooperative support. Programme and project management. Computer literacy. Verbal and written communications. Financial management. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate investment to support green growth needs driven primarily by private enterprise and in particular by entrepreneurial businesses with the foresight and risk appetite for new economic endeavours. Provide networking opportunities for upcoming and existing SMMEs and Cooperatives. Promote locally production from green products. Implementation of the engagement strategy and framework for private, public, local, and international participation. Facilitate collaboration between government and the private sector. Present opportunities for innovation within green economy and sustainable energy environment. Introduce and facilitate green ICT projects. Implementation of the Energy Mix Strategy. Provide technical support to the green economy and energy initiatives within Gauteng. Facilitate localization of economic opportunities associated with green economy and energy. Develop a database of available incentives around the green economy and energy environment. Implement streamlined incentive programmes. Track outcomes of all support offered to households, SMMEs and Cooperatives. Facilitate implementation of skills strategies for skills development with the green economy and energy sector. Develop skills development programmes and conduct workshops on green economy and energy. Manage utilization of physical resources. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Ensure capacity and development of staff. Enhance and maintain employees’ motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management 
 
ENQUIRIES: Lwandile Phaledi Tel No: 011 355 8526 
 
 
 
 
POST 29/60 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR 
Directorate: Special Projects 
SALARY : R444 693 - R523 818 per annum plus benefits (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Umnotho House Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12, RVQ 13, Good interpersonal skills, Computer Literacy, skills, High level of reliability, Written communication skills, Ability to act with tact and discretion, Ability to do practical research and analyze documents and situations, Self-management and motivation, Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures. Driver’s license is a must (Code 10). 
 
DUTIES : Liaise with municipalities on mobilization of Economic initiatives within the local government. Collate and provide program information to all relevant stakeholders. Engage stakeholders. Identification of SMME’s and Co-operatives for development. SMME development and training by referral to GEP (Gauteng Enterprise Propeller). Policy development for Economic development. Manage and update Co-operatives and SMMEs database. Facilitating funding for the SMME’s within Gauteng environment. Facilitating ongoing skills development and entrepreneurship training for youth of Gauteng. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Lwandile Phaledi Tel No: 011 355 8526