Director: District Services - OR Tambo District at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus NQF Level 7 (B- Degree/ Advanced Diploma) in Economics, Business Management, Public Administration, Environmental Management Sciences or equivalent 5 years relevant experience at middle management or senior management level. Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Certificate. A valid driver’s licence is required.

Duties

• Strategically lead inter-governmental relations within the areas of economic development and environmental management in the District. Direct and manage at a strategic level the implementation of regional and local economic; and business, development policies, strategies and instruments within the district, including economic empowerment initiatives. Coordinate the provisioning of integrated environmental management services within the District. Coordinate with Entities at the National Level and the DEDEAT Group for the equitable delivery of economic and business development services to clients in the District. Coordinate processes within the District to source reliable statistical economic and business data; secure environmental management data for inclusion in DEDEAT’s information management systems; and develop and maintain a consolidated information database/information hub. Manage the allocated resources of the Office in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.