Vacancies at Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

RESPONSIBILITIES

Property Management: Administrative/Financial

• Manage the asset within the context of the applicable lease agreements as well as all relevant local authority regulations.
• Manage the provision of electricity/energy (including meter readings) & related Municipal Accounts (including electrical recoveries)
• Prepare annual budget and mid-year valuation budget for approval.
• Manage the collection of monthly rentals, utility consumption, service contributions, and areas and negotiate new leases and renewals and generate non-GLA income.
• Implement and maintain operations and the administration of the Property Owners Association
• Monitoring of adherence to house rules and report transgression of user clauses to COO for discussion with tenants.
• Identify and manage business risk related to your line of work.
• Resolve complaints, demands of tenants, address the causes of the complaints, and respond to the tenants’ requests within the legal and contractual obligations.
• Ensure periodic lease audits to ensure accuracy of tenant billings and recovery.
• Manage & authorize purchase orders on the system.
• Prepare, review, and adjust financial budgets, systems and processes and monitor performance against budget.
• Ongoing reporting and monitoring of key budget aspects with the Finance team
• Compile and ensure the timeous submission of all monthly management report packs.

Facilities Management:

• Day-to-day facilities management of all aspects of the real estate, including maintenance, management of various contractors including but not limited to security services, HVAC, cleaning, and gardening services, and ensuring compliance with various legislation, such as, but not limited to OHASA, Public Finance Management Act for all ORTIA SEZ Precinct 1 properties.
• Assess the condition of electricity, water, sewage, and such essential utilities to ensure that such installations comply with regulations, and that their maintenance is up to date and supports the effective and efficient functioning of the tenants’ operations.
• Develop and manage the service level agreements with the Facilities Management Partner (FMP) and the facilities other service providers including the Security service provider and Utilities Management service provider.
• Supervision of FMP and other facilities service providers including the Security service provider and Utilities Management service provider.
• Maintenance management of all building operations including electrical, general building structure, wet services, fires, and disasters to ensure regulatory compliance, sustainable building, financial sustainability and asset value growth and ensuring necessary backups such as electricity and generators (UPS) are working to address any downtime.
• Ensure statutory compliance for the safety of the building from fire, floods and other hazards including ensuring that all equipment and facilities are operating smoothly.
• Disaster management and business continuity management.
• Initiation and direction of occupational health and safety programmes and activities to ensure the safety of all people occupying and/or entering the building over and above regulatory compliance.
• Manage building security and coordination of Property Owners Association (POA) precinct management.
• Provision of Property Owners Association management and operational support as required by the POA Board, including preparation of board memos and other reports.
• Provision of Private Public Partnerships (PPP) Contract Management support for the development and enforcement of PPP Agreements, where applicable.
• Provision of facilities management supports professional teams in the planning, design, construction, and close-out of all construction projects to ensure compliance with tenant requirements, legislation, and POA Regulations etc.
• Responsibility and facilitation of all procurement related to facilities management, within operational and capital budgets.
• Ensure effective execution of building maintenance plan to reduce operational costs and ensure client satisfaction.
• Initiate and monitor SCM processes in respect of facilities management services.
• Supervision of the Utilities Management service provider about issues of electricity metering and billing.
• Manage the technical aspects of all tenant installations in buildings in support of client satisfaction and retention.
• Prepare and present facilities management reports and updates (including board papers, statutory reports, etc.)
• Constant Liaison with the Infrastructure Development team on future buildings development.

AS A MINIMUM, APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• A Property Management degree, with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in commercial property management & facilities management.
• Technical knowledge of modern building management including office equipment, methods and systems and processes.
• Basic understanding of architectural and engineering plans and technical knowledge of construction.
• Building and facility maintenance and operations management knowledge.
• Knowledge of the property legislative framework including safety, environment and building regulations & laws.
• Project management experience; basic financial management skills
• Service Level Agreement management experience, for outsourced service providers and contractors in property management; Post graduate Qualifications in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

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Strategy Execution

• Develops and implements the strategic and operational plans of the office of Group Chief Executive Officer.
• Act as a liaison between the Group CEO, the Executive Management, Shareholder, Strategic partners, stakeholders (Internal and External).
• Follows up on the implementation of organisational decisions given by Shareholder, Provincial Exco, Board, GCEO to Executives, Subsidiary CEOs, Exco and group as well as ManCom.
• Reviews documentation and correspondence submitted to the office of CEO and provides advice as well as take necessary action.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to the GCEO on strategic and operational matters to ensure achievement of GGDA mandate.
• Coordinate the planning activities within the GGDA Group in support of planning, and act as a liaison between GGDA, Office of Premier, MEC, legislature and other government institutions.
• Coordinate the performance contracting and reviews of direct reports to GCEO.
• Supports the CEO in monitoring subsidiary performance and implementation of programmes.
• Ensures policy integration, monitors implementation and ensures adherence to the approved GGDA policies.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of the approved calendar of the GGDA in consultation with Company secretariat and Shareholder.

Financial Leadership         

• Compile, manage and control the budget of GCEO.
• Facilitate resource availability through effective procurement processes.
• Oversee the management and safeguarding of assets and equipment in the office of CEO.
• Support the GCFO with finance processes such budget adjustments and any finance related processes that require the support of the GCEO.

Stakeholder Relationship Management 

• Maintains relationships with various stakeholders to foster effective communication and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained.
• Ensures implementation of appropriate communication strategies, manage and oversee the required interaction between the GCEO and the public.
• Acts as custodian of IR and Protocol management in GGDA.
• Develop a complaints management system and deal with all queries, enquiries and complaints elevated to the CEO and the office.
• Liaise with Internal Audit and Risk on strategies, registers, audit processes and all related matters.

Good Corporate Governance & Compliance      

• Compiles the reports of the office of GCEO (performance and non-performance reports).
• Supports the Executive team in overseeing the performance of the subsidiaries.
• Oversees implementation of effective control and coordination mechanisms for all operations and activities and take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity of the internal control and management information systems.
• Working together with the Company Secretary to ensure compliance to Corporate Governance Framework such as Companies Act and King Codes.
• Ensure adherence to the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices.

Organizational Effectiveness       

• Staff management in the office of GCEO.
• Together with the company secretary, drive the implementation of the approved delegation of authority.
• Ensures the implementation of the agreed upon institutional transformation programmes to ensure that the organization at all levels reflects the transformation objectives of the GPG and GGDA.
• Continuously review and provide advice to the GCEO, Subsidiary CEO and Exco on organisational operating model.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Diploma or NQF level 6 or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration.
• Post Graduate qualification in public administration, business administration, or commerce
• Master’s in business administration/leadership,
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in a senior management level in executive support or monitoring and evaluation role.
• 7 -10 years’ experience in senior management role in executive support or monitoring and evaluation role.
• Working knowledge of PFMA and relevant regulations/laws
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Project/Program Management.
• Detailed knowledge of socio-economic aspects relating to the Gauteng province.
• Detailed knowledge of national and provincial government priorities and frameworks.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of forecasting, budgeting and financial management.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Full compliance with policies, procedures and regulation of Supply Chain Management.
• Database establishment, update and maintenance.
• Ensure that all suppliers used are on the database
• Advise on procurement options and mechanisms to ensure that the appropriate method is utilised to approach the market for goods and services:
• Receive and process purchase requisitions from end-users.
• Source quotations from suppliers in line with SCM policies and threshold requirements.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Evaluate quotations in accordance with prefereupda these are submitted monthly
• Ensure that supplier performance management plan is in place for the financial year
• Keep records of all supplier evaluation results from contract management
• Ensure that SCM’s performance is reviewed by internal customers/end users
• Monthly expenditure reporting on B-BBEE and PPPFA
• Undertake audits and site visits as necessary to validate supplier information
• Review requisitions against budget
• Participate in the annual budget planning
• Ensure Compliance to Supply Chain Processes and Procedures
• Give support to Management to enable supplier development and supplier performance management
• Give input in Monthly, quarterly and yearly reports (BEE, expenditure analysis)
• Determine and develops appropriate sources of supply and maintain cooperative working relationship with vendors.
• Ensure supply chain implementation is in line with budget allocations
• Ensure information provided to auditors is correct and is within the legislative framework
• Ensure compliance with BBBEE regulations
• Undertake audits and site visits as necessary to validate supplier information

AS A MINIMUM, APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Post matric qualification
• 2 years’ experience in SCM
• Integrity

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The successful incumbent will be reporting to: Group Chief Operations Officer and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, managing their calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
• Support in the overseeing of day-to-day office operations, ensuring a well-maintained and organized work environment.
• Prepare meeting resources (agendas, materials, and follow-up documentation) and attend meetings as needed.
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents on behalf of senior executives.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of all written materials.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
• Assist in drafting and editing documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between different departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain external relationships with service providers and suppliers, stakeholders, shareholders and relevant provincial and national departments.
• Provide input in the development of internal control policies, processes and procedures in line with any relevant legislation and best practices.
• Ensure that all operational activities of the department are conducted in accordance with the PFMA, relevant regulations, the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices, and the other policies and practices approved by the Board.
• Provide support, coordination, and submission of department and sub-committee documents.
• Coordinate and submit relevant documents to shareholders and stakeholders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Higher Certificate or NQF Level 5 qualification in business administration, communications, or a related field.
• 2 years’ experience in office administration, and one year 1 in a personal assistant capacity of which should be supporting an executive leader.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Good customer relations management.
• Positive team player
• Proficient organizational and time-management skills as well as strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Display strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder relations skills

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 Responsibilities

• Alert and advise Directors of their responsibilities and liabilities under the Companies Act, and Public Finance Management Act.
• Make proposals/recommendations on Law reform
• Ensure proper codes of business conduct and ethics for directors are adhered to.
• Monitor adherence and/or non- compliance to the codes of business conduct
• Act as an advisor and provide guidance to Board and GGDA regarding roles and areas of accountabilities to ensure compliance and proper governance
• Develop and manage corporate governance framework.
• Liaise with the Directors, Chairman, regulatory officials and other relevant external key stakeholders as required.
• Cultivate and promote good corporate image by articulating organisational values to all stakeholders
• Maintain and protect the GGDA’s corporate brand.
• Develop and maintain internal relationships within GGDA Group of Companies and various business units within the Group.
• Develop and maintain external relationships between GGDA and other key strategic partners.
• Assist in the orientation and induction of new or inexperienced Directors and assesses the specific training needs.
• Assist the Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer in determining the annual board plan.
• Prepare proper Board packs for Board meetings and distribute them in accordance with the service Level arrangement with the Board.
• Ensure the proper logistical support and orderly conduct of Board meetings.
• Ensure that minutes of all statutory meetings including shareholders’ meetings, Directors’ meetings and the meetings of any sub-committees are properly approved and recorded.
• Maintain minute books and certify copies of minutes.
• Monitor relevant statutory registers (For example, Board minute books, Directors declaration of interests and attendance registers).
• Assist with formulating meetings agendas with Chairperson and /or Group Chief Executive; attend and minute meetings.
• Assist with co-ordination, organisation and convening of meetings and workshops of the Board, its committees, Group and all the Operations committees.
• Ensure effective management of all documentation regarding Board and MANCO activities for easy access.

As minimum applicants, should have the following requirements:

• Post Matric relevant qualification
• Minimum 3 years in corporate secretariat experience at managerial level.
• Planning and Organising skills: Ability to establish a course of action for oneself and others to accomplish specific goals, planning proper allocation/deployment resources

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The successful incumbent will be reporting to The Strategic Executive: Operations, GIDZ and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

• Develop an appropriate reporting system for the collection of performance information across the GIDZ.
• Collation of performance information into the approved system
• Prepare reports on a regular basis (monthly, Quarterly)
• Coordinate the activities relating to development of the corporate strategy and annual business planning
• Collate necessary data for compilation of strategy document and the APP
• Liaise with other business units to facilitate development and implementation of a scorecard for reporting as agreed upon with relevant stakeholders
• Develop and implement a reporting framework for all business units to ensure seamless reporting and alignment
• Prepare the reporting schedule with clear guidelines
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports as and when required
• Collate relevant documentation/guidelines to verify and consolidate reports on organisational performance in terms of strategic objectives
• Ensure effective operations in respect of matters pertaining to planning, shareholder relationship, and assume full responsibility of performance monitoring and evaluation
• Coordinate compilation of board packs for GIDZ Audit Risk Committee and Board and ensure all Board packs reach Group Company Secretary timeously
• Provide Secretariat services for the GIDZ Management Committee
• Continuous improvement in relation to performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Develop and implement a system to verify performance information across the GIDZ.
• Manage performance information evidence files for quarterly and year-end audits.
• Manage all GIDZ PI and related information and ensure ease of recovery and accessibility.
• Ensure GIDZ adopts best practice methods for performance reporting.
• Identify and implement reporting efficiencies and technology
• Co-ordinate all risk management matters in the GIDZ in consultation with the GGDA

Risk Management unit.

• Co-ordinate the updating of Risk Register for GIDZ always.
• With guidance from the GGDA Risk Management unit, ensure reasonable Risk Management measures in the GIDZ.
• Co-ordinate all Risk Management reporting responsibilities as and when required.
• With guidance from GGDA Legal & Compliance unit, ensure compliance of GIDZ to all applicable legislation.
• With guidance from GGDA Legal & Compliance unit, ensure the implementation of the necessary compliance measures in the GIDZ.
• With guidance from GGDA Legal & Compliance unit, co-ordinate all GIDZ Compliance reporting responsibilities as and when required.
• Assist with fostering effective communications and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained with the shareholders of the GIDZ, relevant stakeholders and agencies.
• Manage and oversee the required reporting between the GIDZ, the Board and other stakeholders.
• Cultivate and promote good corporate image.
• Maintain and protect the GIDZ’s corporate brand
• To ensure integration and collaboration between the GIDZ and relevant agencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 5 years’ experience in organisational performance
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a position
• Work experience in a public sector agency is an added advantage
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance legislation and frameworks including the Companies Act and King 3.
• A very good understanding of the relationships between the GIDZ and its shareholder and strategic external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of State Agencies operations.

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The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Executive: Trade, Investment and Regulatory Enablement (Invest SA) and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

• Strategy Implementation. Develop operational processes for one stop shop interface between GGDA clients and business regulatory departments.
• Develop and conclude MoUs and manage SLAs with partner Departments, regulatory bodies, National entities, municipalities, and private sector organizations.
• Develop and implement working guidelines and policies and other operational requirements. Implement automation of processes/procedures interface with partners and clients
• Implement and maintain digital client interface system and ensure responses to clients within set frames.
• Form and maintain relationships with other economic development agencies in Gauteng and other similar agencies, e.g., GEP, SEDA, IDC, etc.
• Develop and maintain working protocols with relevant national, provincial, local government departments, e.g. the DTIC, DHA, DWS, DoL, GDARDE, COJ, COT, COE etc.
• Establish and maintain relations with business advisory firms and consultancies based locally and abroad.
• Establish and maintain relations with foreign embassies and trade organizations based in Gauteng and/or South Africa.

Financial Leadership

• Draft a sub-unit budget and provide input into the divisional budget.
• Monitor the budget monthly to ensure expenses are aligned to the budgetary guidelines.
• Submit budget reports to Line Manager for review and sign-off.

Organisational Leadership and People Management   

• Providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities within the organization.
• Participating in the recruitment process, which may involve identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
• Setting performance goals and conducting regular performance evaluations for team members. This may also involve providing feedback, addressing performance issues, and recognizing achievements.
• Resolving conflicts and issues among team members and ensuring a harmonious working environment.
• Work in conjunction with other Business Units’ management to ensure alignment and value-added approach to organisation.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Formulate stakeholder plans and strategies to optimize the effectiveness of engagement and management.
• Organize and coordinate quarterly engagement sessions with all Invest SA Gauteng stakeholders. Identify and integrate new partners from both the public and private sectors.
• Curate and coordinate quarterly ease-of-doing-business sessions involving relevant stakeholders and investors.
• Manage critical relationships with Invest SA national (the dtic). Develop and oversee a stakeholder relationship framework.
• Spearhead relationship-building strategies to ensure the retention and expansion of investments. Lead and facilitate round-table discussions with key stakeholders from both the private and public sectors on pertinent investor-related topics.
• Foster relationships with key national, provincial, and local government partners to support business facilitation and regulatory enablement.
• Cultivate relationships with various international missions to attract and maintain investment partnerships.
• Maintain positive internal relationships with GGDA subsidiaries, special economic zones, etc. Establish networks to collaboratively address investor-related concerns.
• Stay informed about changes in the regulatory environment and advocate for the development of investor-friendly policies.

Financial Leadership

• Draft a sub-unit budget and provide input into the divisional budget.
• Monitor the budget monthly to ensure expenses are aligned to the budgetary guidelines. Submit budget reports to Line Manager for review and sign-off.

Organisational Leadership and People Management

• Providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities within the organization.
• Participating in the recruitment process, which may involve identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
• Setting performance goals and conducting regular performance evaluations for team members. This may also involve providing feedback, addressing performance issues, and recognizing achievements.
• Resolving conflicts and issues among team members and ensuring a harmonious working environment.
• Work in conjunction with other Business Units’ management to ensure alignment and value-added approach to organisation.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Formulate stakeholder plans and strategies to optimize the effectiveness of engagement and management.
• Organize and coordinate quarterly engagement sessions with all invest SA Gauteng stakeholders. Identify and integrate new partners from both the public and private sectors.
• Curate and coordinate quarterly ease-of-doing-business sessions involving relevant stakeholders and investors. Manage critical relationships with Invest SA national (the dtic).
• Develop and oversee a stakeholder relationship framework. Spearhead relationship-building strategies to ensure the retention and expansion of investments.
• Lead and facilitate round-table discussions with key stakeholders from both the private and public sectors on pertinent investor-related topics.
• Foster relationships with key national, provincial, and local government partners to support business facilitation and regulatory enablement.
• Cultivate relationships with various international missions to attract and maintain investment partnerships. Maintain positive internal relationships with GGDA subsidiaries, special economic zones, etc. Establish networks to collaboratively address investor-related concerns.
• Stay informed about changes in the regulatory environment and advocate for the development of investor-friendly policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Postgraduate Degree or NQF Level 8 qualification in commerce, investments or enterprise-related discipline
• 5 management years of experience in commerce, investments, or enterprise-related environment
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
• Understanding of the Foreign & Local Economic development industry
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation/governance applicable to the organisation/industry /country
• The ability to define, scope, plan and execute projects according project management methodology. The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation

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The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Executive: EPMO and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

Project Coordinator:

• Receive a request for project administration and analyse to determine the nature and extent of the administration required; or
• Identify the need for project administration in accordance with the project requirements
• Determine the necessary administration required
• Obtain the relevant information to compile the relevant administration
• Collate the information into the standard prescribed documentation formats
• Produce the necessary documentation in accordance with project plans, processes, and procedures
• Distribute the documentation to the relevant role players for further action
• Inform the relevant role players of actions required and follow-up to ensure completion/execution
• Coordinate and conduct follow-ups
• Give support to ensure that project terms of reference are adhered to.

Financial Leadership

• Participate in budget administration
• Work hand in hand with finance in the actioning of invoices, creating purchase requisitions, getting invoices from services [providers and send them for approval before being processed)

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Scheduling and arranging meetings with the subsidiaries, external stakeholders and GGDA shareholders, including GDED.
• Liaise with various GGDA departments, subsidiaries, GDED shareholders and relevant business associates.

Good Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Give input in the development of project administrative plans
• Ensure that projects are administered to achieve project objectives
• Archive the documentation in accordance with documentation project management principles
• Administer projects in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Complete project administration within allocated time frames

Organizational Effectiveness

• Scheduling and managing of project meetings.
• Record keeping of meetings and resolutions.
• Subsequent follow through on meetings to provide / obtain information, reports and other documents that may be required.
• Take messages on behalf of the project team and evaluate the urgency of the call and take appropriate action
• Research info for the project team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma or NQF Level 6 qualification in /Secretarial/ Administration
• Certificate in Project Management
• 3 years’ experience in Administration
• 1 year experience in Project Management Office administration
• Advanced Computer skills (MS Word/ Excel &PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of project management
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Ability to make high-level business presentations and decisions.
• Knowledge of strategy

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The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Manager, Investment Facilitation: Trade, Investment and Regulatory Enablement and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

• Manage the Industry Development and support interventions
• To develop a sector key action plan aligned to the GGDA mandate and submit it for inclusion into the business unit operational plan.
• Contribute towards achieving company targets in terms of facilitating investments and creating jobs.
• Attract suitable investors by promoting Gauteng as a premium investment destination by provide information to potential investors regarding the unique selling proposition and competitive advantages of the Gauteng city region.
• Identify companies seeking new investment locations internationally and market the region to potential investors.
• Identify suitable local partners or joint venture purposes upon request.
• Collaborate with relevant sector and industry bodies to keep abreast of trends within the industry. to inform potential investors of developments in their sector.
• Conduct preliminary research to better understand the sector and assist in identifying possible leads.
• Deliver concise and professional presentations/briefs.
• Evaluate business plans of possible investments/ to determine the viability of proposed projects.
• Coordinate, attend and facilitate meetings with investors and relevant stakeholders to unlock investment challenges.
• Act as a link between local, national, and provincial, local municipalities and potential investors.

Assist to identify suitable services for projects taking into consideration the infrastructure needs, such as, but not limited to:

• Guidance regarding governmental incentives and grants.
• Facilitation of access to finance, Site location
• Professional referral service, Sector-specific research
• Stakeholder engagement,
• Policy advocacy, leveraging the support of the Invest SA One-Stop-Shop
• Immigration facilitation services
• Prepare pre-and post-mission reports within prescribed timeframes where required.

 Financial Leadership        

• Provide input into the business unit’s budget.
• Prepare motivations for funding-proposed engagements.

Organisational Leadership and People Management

• Providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities within the organization.
• Participating in the recruitment process, which may involve identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
• Setting performance goals and conducting regular performance evaluations for team members. This may also involve providing feedback, addressing performance issues, and recognizing achievements.
• Resolving conflicts and issues among team members and ensuring a harmonious working environment.
• Work in conjunction with other Business Units’ management to ensure alignment and value-added approach to organisation.

Stakeholder Relationship Management  

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Set up meetings with the role-players to discuss their roles and responsibilities as well as possible areas of collaboration, improvement, and conflict.
• Commission research in respect of the sector by engaging with the BI department.
• Liaising closely with clients, research institutions, financial industry, consultancy firms and other relevant stakeholders to develop new ideas for research products.
• Work with MARCOMMS and BI to ensure the required level of exposure for the sector/industry is achieved.
• Obtain mutual agreement on the resolution of issues, meetings required and the delivery of inter-dependent outputs and results.
• Continuously track the progress and performance of all relevant role-players to ensure that the agreements are honoured.
• Develop and maintain the CRM indicating the role-players, expected outputs, and contact details to ensure relevancy and accuracy.
• Document the interaction with the relevant role-players for future reference.
• Submit the documentation for archiving in the document management system.

Good Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Lobby regulatory authorities on behalf of potential clients for an improved investment climate.
• Ensure that projects are implemented in line with legislation, policy, and other statutory requirements.
• Comply with GGDA’s reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ensure that all operations and activities of the sub-unit are conducted in accordance with the PFMA, relevant regulations, the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices, and other policies and practices.
• Drive a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.
• Facilitate resource availability through effective procurement processes.
• Comply with organisation and divisional reporting requirements.

Organisational Effectiveness       

• Managing efficiencies of the sub-unit to streamline processes and effectively optimize systems.
• Ensure the delivery of sub-unit objectives and targets.
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance objectives in line with the mandate of the unit.
• Develop and maintain a sector/industry key action plan.
• Meet annual performance targets.
• Create a detailed project plan that includes all participating role-players.
• Monitor the project to identify bottlenecks, propose solutions and play a facilitation role in solving problems with national, provincial, and local, government departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or NQF Level 7 qualification in Commerce, Public Admin, Marketing or related field Postgraduate Degree or NQF Level 9 qualification in Commerce, Public Admin, Marketing or related field
• 5 years of experience in project management 7 experience in industry/business-related management and Stakeholder management
• Good knowledge and strong interest in the industry
• Customer centricity: Ability to listen and understand customer requirements (internal and external) and anticipate customer needs and give priority to customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
• Understanding of the Foreign & Local Economic development industry
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation/governance applicable to the organisation/industry /country
• Understanding of the Foreign & Local Economic development industry
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation/governance applicable to the organisation/industry /country
• Knowledge of the government and private sector of the targeted investments /markets/ countries
• The ability to accurately give an account of information pertaining to the performance of outputs

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The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Chief Investment Officer (GIDZ Executive), and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

• Business intelligence, research and strategy development
• Ensure that the right environmental framework and initiatives are being developed to further economic growth and job creation in the O.R Tambo SEZ’s locations
• Support the development of the O.R Tambo SEZ’s strategy and implementation of the strategic, performance, and operational plans.
• Develop knowledge-based articles on aspects/topics impacting the O.R Tambo SEZ.
• Interpret the spatial development patterns around the O.R Tambo SEZ to respond to economic development opportunities.
• Identify SMMEs opportunities in the targeted sector value chains that link to the O.R Tambo SEZ’s development.
• Conceptualise and lobby for sector-specific incentives.

Financial Leadership

• Give input in the development of a budget for high impact economic development projects.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Engage relevant stakeholders including potential investors, regulatory bodies, and SMMEs on potential opportunities at O.R Tambo SEZ
• Identify and/or engage with identified stakeholders on sector specific incentives, strategy and/or policies.

Good Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Produce reports within the prescribed project reporting timeframes
• Give advice on the impact of any changes to the regulatory framework/ legislative/strategy affecting the O.R Tambo SEZ.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Continuously analyse the market/environment to identify the latest developments for the improvement of mechanisms and processes relating to effective management of the O.R Tambo SEZ agenda
• Contribute to a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders in matters of Business intelligence and reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or NQF Level 7 qualification
• A relevant postgraduate or NQF Level 8 and above qualification.

Years Experience

• 3 years of experience in an economic development environment.

Required (Competencies & level of competencies) 

• Understanding of government policies and strategies relevant to the sectors identified for location at the O.R Tambo SEZ.
• Understanding the market trends that can impact the development of the O.R Tambo SEZ.
• Organising and coordination
• Problem solving and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written (including report writing) communication at all levels
• An innovative thinker with the ability to identify/use tools/techniques that encourage innovative thinking