Director: Policy and Planning at Gauteng Department of Economic Development

Requirements :

• Grade 12. NQF Level 7 qualification in Economics, Development Economics or Public Policy as recognised by SAQA. A postgraduate qualification in Economics, Development Economics or Public Policy will be an added advantage. Nyukela Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government.
• Five (5) years' experience at middle/senior managerial level in an Economic Policy and Planning environment. Code 08/10 driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Participate in the National, Provincial and Sectoral macroeconomic policy and planning colloquiums. Manage the development of sound macroeconomic policies and lead the implementation thereof. Provide advice on macroeconomic policy implementation and report on progress as and when required. Identify macroeconomic policy and planning goals and objectives to support National, Provincial and Sectoral strategies. Manage macroeconomic research policy and planning, assessments and reviews.
• Develop impact evaluations of implemented programmes of the department. Analyse and identify macroeconomic opportunities for the economic development sector. Implement relevant macroeconomic policy and planning interventions. Align Provincial policy strategies and programmes with the National macroeconomic frameworks.
• Prepare and avail monthly, quarterly and annual macroeconomic progress reports. Monitor compliance and report thereof. Develop and implement macroeconomic intervention plans. Promote the development of macroeconomic policy development action plans. Lead and manage the implementation of Provincial and Sectoral economic development plans.
• Provide advice on appropriate macroeconomic policy direction across all sectors of the economy. Consult with stakeholders in the National, Provincial and Local Government, private sector, international organisations and entrepreneurs. Communicate new projects and improved sector policies and strategies.
• Collaborate with staff within the department, other departments and the private sector in the development of sector plans and implementation of projects. Prepare speeches and briefing notes for the Political Office-Bearers on macroeconomic policy-related matters. Liaise with Research and Educational Institutions on macroeconomic policy and strategies. Manage macroeconomic strategies and policy oversight.
• Drive macroeconomic policy advocacy initiatives. Pursue macroeconomic opportunities and provide implementation support. Engage implementing partners and assess progress on macroeconomic projects and ensure compliance. Report monthly, quarterly and annually on project implementation. Manage the collation of evidence-based information in line with the implementation plan and Service Level Agreements. Manage responses to audit queries.
• Manage the utilisation of people and equipment. Manage the performance of supervised staff. Develop staff. Motivate staff and cultivate a culture of service delivery. Monitor budget expenditure for projects. Assign duties and responsibilities and manage individual performance within the Sub-directorate.