Deputy Director General: Trade, Sector And Tourism Development needed at Kwazulu-Natal:Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate Post Graduate Degree (NQF level 8) in Business Management/ Development Studies/Administration/ Policy/ Economic Development as recognized by SAQA; 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience at a senior management level within the Sector / Industrial and Tourism Development environment; 
• Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment; and 
• A valid driver’s license.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the management and coordination of Trade and Investment Promotion, Sector Development, Industry Development, Tourism Development Services, and District Operations Management offices in the KZN Province; 
• Oversee the formulation of economic growth initiatives through the development of priority economic sectors of the province and trade promotions; 
• Oversee the provisioning and facilitation of the development of strategic industrial interventions; 
• Oversee the implementation of Integrated Aerotropolis Strategy (IAS) Programmes / catalytic projects; 
• Oversee and provide strategic leadership on tourism development services; 
• Oversee effective implementation of all services in the districts and lead the implementation of transversal policies such as risk management, GEYODI, OSS/ DDM; and 
• Manage human, financial resources, and assets of the various components within the Branch.

SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES:

• The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge and insight of South African economic policy, strategy, and legislation applicable to industry development, trade and investment, tourism development and the district development model, South Africa Trade Policy Framework; Trade and Investment Act; Business Act; Investment Promotion Strategy; National Tourism Sector Strategy, Provincial Tourism Master Plan; Tourism Act of 2014, KwaZulu/Natal Tourism Act of 1996 as amended.
• Also required is advanced knowledge and understanding of the KZN economy, extensive knowledge of sustainable economic development, economic empowerment and Economic Transformation prescripts – White paper on the development and promotion of tourism Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE); National Development Plan (NDP), Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), Provincial Industrial Development Strategy (PIDS), Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS), Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy (PSEDS); and knowledge of Global, National, and Regional Economies. Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the Public Service, e.g., the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Risk management processes, ethics, and integrity management. 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 the Security Management Act, Bill of Rights, Community Outreach, and Public participation. Knowledge of monitoring and implementing government programs and ensuring proper coordination with line managers at the Head Office level. Ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders at all levels, including Provincial Departments, Senior Management, Private Sector Organizations, Media, International Organizations, and the General Public. Business planning, Economic Modelling, strategy development, financial management, computer literacy, policy and research, Programme and Project management, report writing, and presentation skills

Deadline:8th December,2025