Director: Economic Empowerment Ref No: DEDT 2025/26/28 at Mpumalanga Department Economic Development and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level seven (07) tertiary qualification in Economics/Business Management with five (05) years relevant work experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Proven experience in Government policies and programmes. Sound knowledge and experience in small businesses and Women Empowerment Legislative Frameworks, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 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 competently display these competencies: strategic capability, leadership, programme and project management, financial and management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, customer focus and communication, honesty and integrity.