Job Openings at Mpumalanga Department Economic Development and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognized undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification in BCom- Economics/BCom-Business Management/ Business Administration/ Bachelor of Administration with a minimum of 3 (three) years work experience in economic empowerment/enterprise development/trade investment and promotion environment at junior management level (Assistant Director).
• An indepth understanding of MSMEs development, policy formulation and implementation.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Government Frameworks that relate to Economic Development, Provincial Growth Development Strategy and Growth Development Strategy.
• Generic knowledge of the South African economic policies, priority economic sectors in Mpumalanga and regulated industries.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service laws, government processes, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of government policies and processes, above average skills ito IT (Microsoft programmes), planning and stakeholder management, effective communication skills (verbal and writing). The ability to manage and work in a team and independently is a prerequisite.

Competencies:

• The preferable candidate must display these competencies at competent levels: 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.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA qualification NQF level seven (7) in Economics with at least three (3) years of experience in conducting and disseminating economic research at junior management level (Assistant Director/Economist).
• A valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate knowledge and work experience in the application of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point), as well as good written/research report writing and verbal/presentation communication skills.
• Good planning, organizing and leadership skills, as well as analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Good knowledge of relevant Government legislation such as:
• Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, MFMA and Treasury Regulations, Government Budget Processes, Constitution of the RSA and Batho Pele principles.

Competencies:

• Research Methodology, Research Management Strategic Capability, Leadership, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication, Honesty and Integrity.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 07) tertiary qualification in Consumer Sciences/Economics/Law/Public Administration/Development Studies/ Education/ Communications with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in consumer protection/education/public awareness programmes environment at junior management (Assistant Director level).
• A valid drivers license.
• Knowledge of the legal framework, Public Finance Management Act 01, 1999 and other relevant prescripts.
• Knowledge of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, 2017. Liquor Act 59 of 2003, Mpumalanga Consumer Affairs Regulations, Mpumalanga Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. economic data and the ability to draw inference from them, understanding of the National and Provincial sectors.
• Ability to interact with industry key players across sectors and governance frameworks.
• Experience community development and public education approaches, experience working with vulnerable or underserved communities, media engagement and public communication experience, exposure to intergovernmental relations and partnerships.

Competencies:

• Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Stakeholder engagement and communication, Policy analysis and implementation, Monitoring and evaluation, Technical Competencies, Knowledge of consumer protection legislation and regulatory frameworks, Consumer education methodologies and public awareness strategies, Research, data analysis, and reporting, Budgeting and financial management, Behavioural Competencies, Ethical conduct and integrity, Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, Problemsolving and decision-making, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines client orientation, communication, honesty and integrity, advanced computer skills( word, excel, power-point).

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Economics/Business Management/Business Administration with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in MSME development/trade-export and investment promotion environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the international trade legal framework, Public Finance Management, International Trade Development and Promotion, work experience in export/MSME development and training, understanding of the South African economy, economic data and the ability to draw inference from them, understanding of the National and Provincial sectors and Batho Pele principles.
• Ability to interact with industry key players across sectors.
• The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: strong analytical capabilities report writing, leadership, programme and project management, financial management, service delivery innovation, problem solving, people management and empowerment, client orientation, honesty and integrity, good verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, advanced computer skills (word, excel, power-point).