Assistant Director: Economic Policy Development Ref No: Ad- Econ Pol Dev 05/DEC 2025 at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate NQF 6 Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or any other relevant Economic Planning qualification at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience in Economic Planning, Spatial Policy Development, or Analysis environment.
• A valid driver’s License.

Skills, Training and Competencies:

• The successful candidate must have an indepth knowledge of Public Policy, Economic Strategy Development,
• Spatial Policy Development and an understanding of the Economy of the KwaZuluNatal Province.
• An in-depth knowledge of the National Development Plan,
• Project Management Principles, Policy Analysis and Interpretation, Public Policy, and Economic Strategy Development.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations,
• Public Finance Management Act,
• Labour Relations Act,
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act,
• Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles),
• Employee Performance Management System,
• Skills Development Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act,
• National Development Plan, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act,
• Project Management Principle.
• Skills such as Presentation Skills,
• Analytical skills, Interpersonal Relations,
• Computer Skills,
• Organisation Skills,
• Research Skills,
• Financial Management Skills,
• Report Writing Skills,
• Problem Solving Skills,
• Communication skills (verbal and written),
• Project Management skills,
• Decision Making Skills,
• Facilitation Skills.
• Attributes such as Innovative, time frame driven,
• Confidentiality, honesty, integrity, and commitment