Senior Manager For Local Economic Development & Planning at Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics / Development studies or relevant NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Five (5) years' experience at middle management level.
• Have proven successful management experience in administration
• The need to undergo security vetting and undergo competency assessment test The need to sign an Employment Contract
• A Performance Agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Possession of a valid Driver's license and no criminal record.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• The ability to contribute to service delivery systems of a complex nature and to manage the achievement of municipal strategies and goals.
• To formulate and influence short, medium and long-term service delivery plans on Municipal strategies and goals.
• To provide supportive leadership to the Accounting Officer and Senior Management team.
• To develop a and maintain strategic alliance with various stakeholders To support and implement good governance in the area of responsibility
• To undertake risk, change and guide the management of such.
• To support and contribute to the formulation of policy and by-laws by the municipal council
• To implement, manage and oversee the implementation of legislation and policy within the area of responsibility
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation

Key Competencies

• Strategic capability
• Organisational and presentation skills. Partnership and stakeholder relations Knowledge of performance management Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• People management and empowerment Problem solving skills
• Finance management
• Service delivery and innovation Knowledge of intergovernmental relations Government leadership
• Programme and project management

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

• Interact with local municipalities, stakeholders and government departments on all economic development
• Interact with local and international donors/ funders and investment to market economic opportunities within the district
• Develop and implement a district programme to align economic development with PGDS
• Participate in the development and monitoring of the implementation of all policies regarding economic development, including SMME development Trade and investment promotion Trade
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Knowledge of geographical information systems and
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning