DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
POSITION: ECONOMIST
LEVEL: 4
WORK STATION: 41 BICCARD STREET (HEAD OFFICE)

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND KNOWLEDGE: Development Planning, Project Management, Negotiation and Facilitation skills, Extensive Local Government and Integrated Planning knowledge, Good analytical skills; Time and people management; Understanding of financial principles and procedures; Attention to detail, Communication skills (verbal and written); Clerical and administrative skills; knowledge of office management procedures and computer literacy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Research and analyse economic data in order to determine the efficiency and competitiveness of the municipality. Conduct on-going data collection and analysis to strategically inform economic development decisions for the municipality; Conduct research through surveys, the internet, and publications, in order to build a database of economic information; Analyse national and provincial economic trends, based on research, investment opportunities to improve efficiency and competiveness of the region (investment tracking); Generate monthly reports on data gathered; Monitor and evaluate the Municipality’s economic governance on the process of service delivery; Scrutinise previously identified contraventions continuously; Investigate newly reported problems and manage them; Advise and provide forecasts to Council on matters such as taxation levels, wages and rates, to ensure that the municipality is economically viable; Provide economic reports on policy impacts and investigative findings; Provide on-site community evaluation of various economic development projects; Assess the implementation of various economic development projects; Conduct general inspections to identify trends such as growth in the number of taverns, tuck shops, and other informal trading activities; Attend community forums and workshops to discuss economic development issues; Generate unemployment reports with input from community findings.

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Interested candidates should forward a fully completed application form indicating the position they are applying for, a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID to the Municipal Manager, Capricorn District Municipality, P O Box 4100, Polokwane, 0700 or hand–deliver applications at 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane at the registry desk.

NB: According to the amended Municipal Systems Amendment Act of 2022, Section 71B,thus read: ‘Limitation of political rights 71B. (1) A staff member may not hold political office in a political party, whether in a permanent, temporary or acting capacity. (2) A person who has been appointed as a staff member before subsection (1) takes effect, must comply with subsection (1) within one year of the commencement of subsection (1).’’

Application forms can be downloaded from CDM website or be collected at our offices, fire stations, and Thusong Service Centres. Faxed and e – mailed applications will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to Phumudzo Montsha at (015) 294 1123. Capricorn District Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender, and disability.

Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply. CDM reserves the right to make appointments. If you do not hear from us 3 months after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will sign the employment contract under the performance plan / agreement and shortlisted candidate will undergo screening and vetting of their qualifications and criminal records.

CLOSING DATE: 24 MARCH 2023