Director: Digital Economy Strategic Forecasting at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Economics / Econometrics / Public Administration / Developmental Studies / Business Administration / Statistics or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in ICT Policy Development environment at middle / senior managerial level. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review, and implementation of strategic frameworks and policies to advance the digital economy modelling and forecasting, ensuring alignment with national priorities, government policies, and global digital transformation trends. Conduct foresight and predictive analysis on emerging technologies, digital markets, and global digital economy trends to inform policy formulation and long-term planning.
• Manage and drive research initiatives and analytical studies that generate evidence to support digital economy policy development, regulatory frameworks, and strategic decision-making. Monitor and analyse developments in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, data economy, and digital platforms to assess their impact on economic growth and policy direction. Develop tools to measuring ICT access and use by household and individuals. Facilitate collaboration with government departments, industry stakeholders, research institutions, and international partners to strengthen digital economy initiatives and knowledge sharing. Manage and coordinate strategic programmes and projects related to digital economy forecasting, ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of initiatives.
• Develop and manage knowledge products, reports, and policy briefs on digital economy developments, and provide regular strategic reports to executive management and relevant governance structures. Provide strategic advice on the alignment of digital economy policies with national development plans, regional frameworks, and international digital governance standards. Contributing to key result areas such as project management, manage financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and manage compliance. Develop high-level presentations related to the duties at international, regional and national spheres on behalf of the department.