DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC PLANNING

• REF: 02/DEDECT/2023/NW
• Centre: Mafikeng

Competencies: • An in-depth knowledge and insight of South African economic policy, strategy and legislation applicable to economic planning • Advanced knowledge and understanding of the North West economy Extensive knowledge of the National Development Plan (NDP), Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), National Spatial Economic Development Perspective (NSDP), Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) and extensive knowledge of Global, National and Regional Economies • A deep understanding of national, provincial economic and sector development policies, as well as, their implementation plans • Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the Public Service like the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act • Good stakeholder coordination and engagement, sound research, knowledge management, and strategic, leadership, problem solving, analysis and empowerment capabilities • Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Employee Performance, Management and Development System, knowledge of Security Management Act, Bill of Rights, Community Outreach, and Public participation • Knowledge of monitoring and implementation of Government Programmes and proper coordination across National, Provincial and local government spheres • Ability to communicate at all levels with relevant stakeholders including: Provincial Departments, Senior Management, Private Sector Organisations, Media, International Organisations and the General Public • Candidate must demonstrate excellent skills in: Business planning, Economic Modeling, strategy development, financial management, computer literacy, policy and research, Programme and Project management, report writing and presentations.

Duties: • Provide guidance and leadership in economic research and development in the North West Province • Facilitate the development of Provincial Economic policy and strategies • Facilitate and co-ordinate the development and implementation of effective knowledge management systems in the Department • Coordinate the development and implementation of policies • Provide a strategic direction in the institutionalisation of District Operations Management Functions • Co-ordinate and develop Annual Performance and Operational Plans of the Directorate • Co-ordinate the planning and implementation of strategies and policies aimed at improving service delivery • Provide oversight into economic planning at district operations • Oversee the management of human and financial resources of the Directorate • Facilitate the team participation in District Operations, Implement change management to improve the performance of the Directorate • Plan and report to various stakeholders amongst others Legislature Committees, Audit and Risk Management Committees of the Department • Co-ordinate and report on all Directorate programmes and projects.

Enquiries: Mr. I Kgokong, tel. (018) 388 6055