DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC POLICY AND PLANNING
MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Job Details
| Published date: October 5, 2023 | |
| Closing date: October 13, 2023 |
Contact Details
| Ms Mpumelelo May Sambo | |
| (013) 766 4169 | |
| Mbombela, Mpumalanga |
Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC POLICY AND PLANNING REF NO: DEDT 2023/24/09
CENTRE : Head Office: Mbombela
DUTIES : Determine and analyse key economic variables, their interrelations and relevance for provincial economic strategies and plans. Provide information that assists in formulating provincial economic policy priorities for integration in the Provincial Growth Development Strategy. Assist in developing and reviewing economic plans and strategies. Convene strategy and policy advocacy workshops and summits.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Mpumelelo May Sambo Tel No: (013) 766 4169
MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
It is the strategic intent of the Department to promote employment equity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer, promotion or appointment will promote equitable representativity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the Departmental Employment Equity plan.
APPLICATIONS : Fully completed and signed Z83 employment application form, quoting reference number must be delivered to the Head: Economic Development and Tourism. Applications must be posted to Department of Economic Development and Tourism Private Bag X11215, Nelspruit, 1200 or delivered to Nokuthula Simelane Building, No 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 02, Mbombela, 1201
CLOSING DATE : 13 October 2023 @ 16h15
NOTE : Application forms for employment (New Z83 form) must be fully completed and signed and quote the correct post reference number. The new Z83 form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Incomplete and unsigned application form for employment (Z83) will not be considered. An applicant must submit a recent and comprehensive CV with contactable referees i.e. telephone numbers and email addresses. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 form and detailed curriculum vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. All non-SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews. Evaluation certificates must accompany foreign qualifications from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for MMS posts will be subjected to a generic managerial competency assessment and personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizen verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within three (03) months of appointment, as well as completing a financial interests declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognised NQF7 tertiary qualification in Economics/Econometrics/Development Planning or equivalent qualification with three (03) years relevant work experience at junior management level and five (05) years work experience in data gathering, analysis and interpretation in economic policy analysis and related techniques and methodologies. Knowledge and understanding of economics, its principles and theoretical frameworks. The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: strong analytical capabilities. Report writing, advanced computer skills and valid driver’s license. The candidate must display the following competencies at advanced levels: strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, communication and valid code (08) driver licence.