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NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT vacancies

NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 
 
The North West Department of Economy and Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. 
 
APPLICATIONS: Complete application forms and supporting documents, quoting the relevant reference number, should be forwarded to the Human Resources Management and Development Directorate, Department of Economy and Enterprise Development, Private Bag X15, Mmabatho 2735 / hand delivered to NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Streets, Mmabatho, 2735. All applications should reach the Department by 16h30 on the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 12 October 2018 
 

NOTE: Applications must be on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (including full particulars of training, educational qualifications, skills, competencies and knowledge). All educational qualifications will be verified, and they must be certified copies of the original educational certificates. Certified copy of the Identity Document or National Identity Card must be attached as well. The date on certifying stamp must not be older than 3 months. If an applicant wishes to withdraw his or her application, it must be done in writing and addressed to the Head of Department. Under no circumstances will the Department accept required application documents through facsimile or e-mail. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the personnel suitability check, competency assessment, as well as a technical test prior or during the interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the huge number of applications for posts, acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be done. We will only communicate with candidates to be invited for interviews. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment of position(s). 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC PLANNING, TRADE AND SECTOR DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 24/DEED/2018/NW 
SALARY: All-Inclusive Remuneration Package of R1 189 338 per annum (Level 14). 60% or 70% of the inclusive salary package must go into the basic salary. (N.B. 60% is applicable to all persons appointed to the SMS from outside the Public Service). The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to the employee’s personal needs. 
CENTRE: Mahikeng / Mmabatho 
 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Relevant and appropriate recognised Bachelor’s degree in the field of Business Economics or Economics or Trade and Investment. Postgraduate qualification(s) in the mentioned field of study will be an added advantage. Extensive experience in the field of economic development, export and investment promotion. Knowledge and understanding of the sector and industry development. Experience of conducting research. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in related working field at Senior Management Service (SMS) level in the Public Service or equivalent to SMS level in the Private Sector. Internationally obtained educational qualification(s) must be verified by SAQA. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Financial management, Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project management, Change management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery Innovation, Problem solving and Analysis, People management and Empowerment, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication, Honesty and Integrity. Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Develop and implement interventions and strategies to stimulate economic growth and development through industry development, trade and investment promotion. Facilitate and coordinate the development of the major Provincial economic sectors (agro processing, manufacturing, mining beneficiation, tourism and green economy). Facilitate the support to industries in order to contribute to the acceleration of economic growth rate. Address the millennium development goals, national and provincial goals of job creation and the constitutional mandate. Facilitate and undertake research that will inform the development and review of economic development plans, policies and strategies in alignment with national and provincial priorities. Conduct research and feasibility studies on prospective projects in terms of, inter alia, technical, socio-economic, environmental and financial management and market processes to aid decision-making about the type of project support and links to sector development. Manage the implementation of broad economic strategies and other imperative initiatives to transform the provincial economy .e.g. Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Black industrialists and Industrial parks. Develop and implement key economic sectors strategies that influence provincial economy growth and development. Facilitate and manage creation of an enabling environment for key Province industries that have the potential to significantly contribute to job creation, skills development, establishment and growth of small medium and large business and support BBBEE through rural and township economy within the four districts of the Province. To enhance the competitiveness of the province’s priority economic sectors and ensure that they can compete within a global, continental and international scale. Manage strategic projects and partnership/service level agreements with key stakeholders in provincial prioritised economic sectors and ensure that are successful completed within budgetary timelines and performance requirements. Manage the performance of the Chief Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Lufuno Tshikovhi Tel No: 018 387 7728