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POST 09/138 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION πŸ“ Sunnyside, Pretoria ⏳ Closes: 30 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/138 # Ref: SID&ETB-026 Overview: To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the designing and implementation of policies, programmes and strategies for economic infrastructure and logistics along various economic development corridors.

Key details

Salary
R1 494 900 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Sunnyside, Pretoria
Reference
SID&ETB-026 Overview: To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the designing and implementation of policies, programmes and strategies for economic infrastructure and logistics along various economic development corridors.
Closing date
30 Mar 2026
Apply email
applications@thedtic.gov.za

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead the development and implementation of economic infrastructure and logistics strategies, managing PPP projects and infrastructure programmes to drive industrial growth.

Requirements

Proven experience structuring, packaging and managing PPP projects and developing bankable project pipelines.

Experience preparing business cases, feasibility studies and project packaging for infrastructure projects.

Experience coordinating with development partners, financiers and SOEs.

Experience in freight logistics and supply-chain analysis (domestic and cross-border).

Programme and project management experience, including monitoring deliverables and implementation.

Financial management experience including management of programme-level budgets.

Stakeholder engagement experience at provincial, regional and national levels and hosting multi‑stakeholder events.

Experience 94 in monitoring and evaluation and preparing consolidated reports for senior management and oversight bodies.

Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Ability and willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.


Duties

Implementation of Programmes and Strategies: Lead development and implementation of the Economic Infrastructure and Logistics strategy aligned to the Spatial Industrial Development Strategy.

Facilitate business-case development and oversee packaging and feasibility studies for PPP and infrastructure projects.

Oversee development of infrastructure and logistics programmes in SEZs and industrial parks and assess demand/supply for services.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Implement SDIP reporting standards and prepare consolidated reports for EXCO, Portfolio Committee and other oversight structures.

Report on domestic and international infrastructure/investment trends and site-visit outcomes that affect prioritised industrial sectors.

Partner with research and technical institutions (e.g., CSIR) to analyse and optimise logistics solutions.

Economic Infrastructure and Logistics: Identify, assess and develop a pipeline of bankable PPP and infrastructure projects.

Manage project structuring, co‑financing arrangements and liaison with development partners and private financiers.

Provide guidance on rail, energy and freight logistics opportunities, and maintain databases of specialised companies.

Communication and Marketing: Provide strategic guidance on packaging the dtic’s infrastructure and logistics offerings for investment attraction.

Support development of regional databases (e.g., North Africa) to promote cross‑border collaboration and investment.

Project Management; Oversee implementation of PPP and infrastructure projects, including contract negotiation, deal closure and compliance monitoring.

Intervene to resolve implementation challenges and ensure projects meet delivery targets and regulatory requirements.

Risk Management: Advise on financial and operational risks associated with PPPs and infrastructure projects and recommend mitigation measures.

Monitor and report on economic and business risks affecting project implementation.

Stakeholder & Customer Relations Management: Represent the dtic in corridor and SEZ development structures and host infrastructure summits to promote collaboration.

Build and maintain relationships with SOEs, provincial authorities, industry and international partners.

Chief Directorate Management: Manage staff performance, training and development; oversee financial resources and assets of the Chief Directorate.

Lead strategic planning, execution of the operational plan and reporting against business plans and targets.


How to apply

Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za

by post to The Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X84
Pretoria
0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus
corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets
Sunnyside
Pretoria.

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Notes

In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African males and persons with disabilities.

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