Director: Statistical Database and Knowledge Management at Kwazulu-Natal:Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, applied mathematics, and economics at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 
• A Postgraduate Degree will serve as an added advantage.
• Minimum of five years’ Middle/Senior Management experience in impact assessment, economic modelling, applied statistics, and data management. ·
• Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment A valid driver’s licence.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Ensure effective functioning of the
• Infrastructure research unit through planning, management of resources, risk management, operation Sukuma Sakhe, and implementation of the District Development model 
• Design economic impact assessment tools and systems 
• Undertake ex-ante and ex-post economic impact assessments of programs, interventions, and projects Contribute towards strategic management through the generation of impact assessment reports 
• To develop economic impact assessment policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery 
• Provide strategic management of the resources of the Impact Assessment. Manage the resources of the Directorate.

CLOSING DATE: 30 JANUARY 2026 (at 16h00