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Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Three-year National Diploma in Business Management/ Business Administration/ Economics at NQF Level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in project management (project conceptualization, stakeholder interaction and management, financial management and monitoring), development work in township and rural areas, and the formulation of economic development concepts. A valid driver’s License.

Duties

Competencies

• The successful candidate must have an in- depth knowledge of Legislation, Policy and Strategy affecting Township and Rural Economic Development
• Provincial Economic Transformation policies and strategies
• Research Methodologies
• Sustainable Economic Development strategies
• Feasibility Studies, Sector Studies, Business Plans, Integrated Development Plans, Project Financing, SWOT and Economic Development Plans
• Economic Environment of KZN and at District Level
• Partnerships for Economic Development
• Interpreting and Analysing Economic Information as well as Project and Contract Management. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles), Employee Performance Management System, Skills Development Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National Development Plan, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Project Management Principle. Skills such as Research, Planning and organizing, Verbal and written communication (isiZulu & English proficiency), Negotiation and Networking, Ability to interact with people at all levels, Time management, Interpersonal relations, Project development, management and monitoring, Business planning, Report writing and Presentation skills, Budgeting, Analytical thinking and problem solving, as well as Computer Literacy. Attributes such as Self-confidence, Integrity and trust, Client orientation, Ability to work in teams as and when necessary, Independent work and result-oriented, Ability to motivate others and show initiative, as well as Ability to learn continuously.

How to apply

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Notes

NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which is african male, coloured male, indian male, and people with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.