Assistant Director: Manufacturing and Renewable Industries at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (preferably a B-Degree in Business Management, Economics or related field).
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Five to eight years’ relevant experience. 
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing environment, logistics, renewable energy industries as well as the auto sector will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code B driver’s licence.

Job purpose:

• This position is responsible for establishing and administering a program that focus on environmental, economic and social sustainability. 
• The Assistant Director will work with internal and external contacts to develop policies, programs and oversee projects that benefit the long-term industrialization of the Nelson Mandela Bay economy.
• The incumbent will be responsible for industry support and promoting investments within the manufacturing and renewable energy industry. This may include presenting opportunities in a wide range of manufacturing and renewable energy projects such as assembling, processing, wind farm development, small scale hydro, biomass, solar and tidal. Experience in the investment promotion environment including an involvement in development issues covering business cases etc is desirable.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.