DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT REF NO: DEDT 2025/26/28
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive salary package
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level seven (07) tertiary qualification in
Economics/Business Management with five (05) years relevant work experience
at a middle/senior managerial level. Proven experience in Government policies
and programmes. Sound knowledge and experience in small businesses and
Women Empowerment Legislative Frameworks, Public Finance Management
Act (PFMA) and Project Management. Knowledge and skills: Computer skills
(Microsoft Office Package), Good communication (written and verbal),
Interpersonal Relations & Facilitation skills, Stakeholder networking,
Organizational and Presentation skills. Ability to work independently as well as in
a team under extreme pressure. Strong Project and team management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing. Knowledge
of Government budgeting processes. Competencies: A preferable candidate
must competently display these competencies: strategic capability, leadership,
programme and project management, financial and management, knowledge
management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people
management and empowerment, client orientation, customer focus and
communication, honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : Designing, implementing and monitoring programs aimed at enhancing the
economic capabilities of individuals and communities often focusing on
marginalized groups by facilitating access to skills training, business
development support and network opportunities to promote sustainable
economic development in the green economy, mining, agriculture, tourism and
manufacturing. Facilitate the implementation of all economic empowerment
charters in all the sectors of our provincial economy. Support the initiative to
establish partnership within mining. Support MSI Training and incubation
programme. Oversee and report on the implementation of policies, programmes,
mechanisms and interventions that promote women, youth, black owned
businesses and persons with disabilities. Manage/ strengthen and input on
policies and programme that mainstream the social transformation and economic
empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities in South Africa.
Management of governance within Economic Empowerment Directorate. Initiate
and implement programmes that support the revitalization of rural and township
economy. Identification of black owned companies participating in the green
economy, mining value chain, tourism sector and manufacturing sector and link
them with relevant stakeholders to get the appropriate support and funding.
Identify and profile black owned companies in the province and develop a
database of all empowered initiative. Management of all resources within the
Directorate and handle all Auditor General queries and findings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. SJ Xaba Tel No: (013) 766 4146
APPLICATIONS : Email application to: recruitmentdedt2@mpg.gov.za
NOTE : (Please note that this post was previously advertised on DPSA Vacancy Circular
10 on 14 March 2025 and applicants who applied previously are encouraged to
reapply)