Chief Director – Integrated Economic Development Services (IEDS) at North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Economics / Economic Development / Economic Management and Analysis / Business Entrepreneurship or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate qualification (s) in the afore-mentioned fields of study will be an added advantage. 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 :

• Manage the contribution by the Department to the local economic growth and development. Identify regulatory burdens that negatively affect business development. Manage strategic projects and partnership / service delivery level agreements with key stakeholders in the sector and ensure that they are successfully completed within the budgetary timelines and performance requirements. Manage the empowerment of enterprises of the designated groups with the aim of addressing economic disparities. Manage the implementation of broad economic strategies and other imperative initiatives to transform the provincial economy.
• Conduct viability and financial management and market processes to aid decision-making about the type of project support and links to support programmes. Assess the impact on increased coordination and partnership regarding funding of enterprises (SMMEs and Cooperatives). Facilitate the alignment of all procurement policies to empower Cooperatives and SMMEs at provincial and local levels. Ensure proper implementation of incubation and skills development programme to sustain small business in the province. Manage the implementation of Departmental Risk Management policy.
• Collaborate with municipalities through their integrated development plans to develop and implement enterprise development programmes towards improved Local Economic Development. Manage the provision of technical support to the Province and municipalities during the implementation of Small Business Portfolio programmes within the districts / municipalities (DDM). Manage and ensure effective and efficient utilisation of the financial, human and physical resources of the Chief Directorate in line with the applicable legislation. Communication (verbal, written and formal presentations, etc) with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and deliver relevant information.