Chief Director: Economic Planning at North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the field of Business Economics / Economic Planning or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA Postgraduate qualification(s) in the Economics 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 economic development sector, as well as, industry development Experience of conducting economic development research A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Perform functions as a Chief Economist Develop and implement interventions and strategies to stimulate economic growth and development through industry development, trade and investment promotion Facilitate and co-ordinate the development of the major Provincial economic sectors (agro processing, manufacturing, mining beneficiation, tourism and green economy) Facilitate the support of 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 Provincial 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.