DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REF NO: ISID - 049)
Overview: To manage the promotion of regional and local economic development and enhance the competitiveness of regional and local economies through targeted regional programmes, Geographic Information Systems and policy measures.

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : Facilitate collaborative planning and detailed implementation strategies with provinces and municipalities, ensuring alignment with key policies and economic objectives. Manage ongoing interventions by the unit, ensuring their congruence with overarching policies. Generate thematic maps through Geographic Information System (GIS) for economic potential assessment and industrial opportunities. Produce detailed analytical reports supporting economic potential and industrial opportunities. Oversee GIS server management, procurement, updates, and licensing. Utilize geo-spatial data sources to enhance service delivery. Manage storage, analysis, publication, and distribution of geo-spatial data and maps to stakeholders. Identify capacity constraints and competencies among municipality officials. Analyze needs and recommend system improvements for improved service delivery. Foster sustainable Regional Growth Coalitions and recommend coalition partners. Guide Local Economic Development Agencies through collaborative work programs. Lead Local Economic Development project implementation. Enhance processes, benchmark efficiency, and ensure effective communication of project progress. Develop internal work processes to improve customer service and institutionalize project management methodologies. Monitor project milestones and create informed implementation plans. Develop and oversee tender specification documents for outsourced services. Coordinate selection processes for service providers. Draft Bid Evaluation Committee minutes, secure approvals, and facilitate monthly meetings. Evaluate outputs and ensure service provider payments. Build relationships with key economic development stakeholders. Communicate project statuses and provide information to stakeholders. Disseminate best practices in regional economic development. Manage site visits for proposed economic development proposals. Assess program and project impact in provinces. Conduct annual reviews, prepare impact reports, and generate quarterly performance reports. Collaborate with the OCIO to manage Geographical Information System memory space. Recommend interventions for comprehensive municipal participation in global markets. Manage research information for strategy and related instruments. Identify regional development potential and needs, prioritizing key objectives. Conduct international and local-based research and benchmarking for policy experiences and good practices.

ENQUIRIES : Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact the Recruitment Office Tel No: (012) 394 1809/1835

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to dticapplications@tianaconsulting.co.za (Ref no. should appear in subject-line), by post to The Director, Tiana Business Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 31821, Braamfontein, 2017; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.

CLOSING DATE : 11 September 2023

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NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and the selection panel for the SMS position will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed before an appointment can be considered. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Background verification, social media checks, and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The dtic reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). The dtic is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.