Chief Director: Trade And Industry Development needed at Mpumalanga Department Economic Development and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level seven (07) tertiary qualification in Business Administration/Business Management/ Economics with a minimum of five (05) years work experience at Middle/Senior managerial level in trade and investment promotion. Work experience in working with stakeholders at different spheres of Government, private sector and communities. A valid Driver’s License. Good understanding and knowledge of government priorities including the National Development Plan. Proven track record in strategic planning, partnerships with private sector; and monitoring and evaluation of government performance, including organisational and communication skills, excellent research and writing skills. Ability to work across different levels within the Department and its entities and interact at a senior level. The successful candidate must possess strong strategic capability, analysis, leadership, programme, project management and financial and people management skills. Proven experience in Government policies and programmes. Sound knowledge and experience in Legislative Frameworks, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act (PSA) 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. 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 :

• Provide strategic direction and management of the programme: Manage the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Manage and monitor personnel related issues. Manage and monitor budget and expenditure. Manage and monitor all identified risk and AG findings. Facilitate trade, export promotion and attract investment: Promote domestic and cross border trade activities; Enhance export of local produce and commodities to regional, african continental free trade area and new international market. Facilitate and support the implementation of multi-lateral trade and investment agreements concluded by the provincial government. Enhance training and skills development for small businesses, in order for them to access domestic and international markets for their produce. Develop policies, strategist and programmes toward attraction of both foreign and domestic investment. Facilitate the development of priority sectors of the Provincial economy: Develop and drive the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes to grow the priority sectors of the Provincial economy. Promote inclusive growth and development of industries in the priority sectors of the Provincial economy. Facilitate the implementation of national Master Plans of priority sectors. Promote partnership with strategic stakeholders to grow the priority sectors of the provincial economy. Enhance the training and skills development through the implementation of incubation programmes in all sectors. Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of strategic initiatives emanating from the priority sectors. Drive the implementation of the Mpumalanga Industrial Development Plan Roadmap. Facilitate the implementation of the Industrial Technology Parks in the areas of Green Energy, Petro-chemical, Agroprocessing, and Mining and Metals beneficiation. Promote the development and strengthening of light Industrial Parks in the townships and identified rural notes in the Province.

Deadline:12th December,2025