Director: District Office at Mpumalanga Department Economic Development and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level seven (07) tertiary qualification in Law / Public Management / Public Administration / Business Administration / Business Management / Economics with a minimum five (05) years relevant work experience at a middle/senior managerial level. A valid Driver’s License. Good understanding and knowledge of government priorities including the National Development Plan. Proven track record in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation of government performance. Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills, Excellent research and writing skills. Ability to work across levels within the Department and its entities and interact at a senior level. The successful candidate must possess strong strategic capability, analysis, leadership, programme, project management and financial and people management skills. Proven experience in Government policies and programmes. Sound knowledge and experience in Legislative Frameworks, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act (PSA) and Project Management. Knowledge and skills: Computer skills (Microsoft Office Package), Good communication (written and verbal), Interpersonal Relations & Facilitation skills, Stakeholder networking, Organizational and Presentation skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team under extreme pressure. Strong Project and team management skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing. Knowledge of Government budgeting processes. Competencies: A preferable candidate must display these competencies: strategic capability, leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus and communication, honesty and integrity

DUTIES :

• Provide overall management of the Regional Office which includes the following: Promote Economic Growth and Development of Local Economies. Facilitate and stimulate Enterprise Development. Stimulate Economic Growth through Industry Development, Trade and Investment Promotion and Sector Development. Ensure Compliance and Enforcement with legislation related to Commerce. Render Consumer Education and Advisory Services. Render Regional Administration support services. Provide leadership and strategic support in the region and across all departmental programmes aimed at economic development. Forge professional and healthy working relations with relevant stakeholders in all sectors of the economy. Provide support in the implementation of strategies and programmes aimed at economic development. Manage the administration in supply chain and financial management, human resource management, asset management Provide support in the implementation of the departmental strategic and operational plans.

Deadline:12th December,2025