Deputy Director: Economic Empowerment at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF 6 qualification in Commerce / Business Studies / Economics / Business Management or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience with Business Communities, Disadvantaged Groups and Development Environment of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).

DUTIES :

• Policy development and implementation of strategic and operational plans. Develop and support the establishment of enterprises across all sectors, including target groups. Develop and implement policies and programmes to promote economic empowerment. Facilitate stakeholder’s engagement with key stakeholders including businesses, government agencies, private/civil sector to foster collaboration and support for economic empowerment initiatives. Develop and promote the implementation of B-BBEE intervention programmes. Creating an enable environment for the implementation of B-BBEE. Provision of non-financial and financial support to enterprises. Development of strategies that identify economic opportunities suitable for the target groups in sectors identified. Develop and implement capacity and skills development programmes and mentorship programmes through shared partnerships. Facilitate in conjunction with stakeholders the improvement of enterprises through product development and competitiveness enhancement to assist in expansion and market access. Develop strategies targeting vulnerable groups that enable them to access resources for participation in identified sub-sector. Manage and utilize resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.