key Performance Areas

• Oversee and contribute to policy development, strategic and business planning. 
• Ensure development of industrial and trade strategies an plans. 
• Facilitate implementation of strategic goals and economic cluster programmes. 
• Coordinate the industrialisation programmes and enhance the competitiveness of the industries. 
• Ensure the facilitation of trade and investment promotion services. 
• Ensure the stimulation of the economy through sector and industry development. 
• Manage team and work with stakeholders.  

Prerequisites

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Economics / Business Management / Entrepreneurship or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. 
• Five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level. 
• Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). 
• Valid drivers license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Strategic capability and leadership.  Programme and project management.  Change management.  Financial management.  People management and empowerment.  Knowledge management.  Problem solving and analysis. 
• Client orientation and customer focus.  Knowledge in the legislative framework governing public service.  Sound and in-debt knowledge of relevant macro and micro economic policies. 
• Excellent communication skills.  Financial and human resource management.  Computer literacy.  Conflict management.  Planning and coordination skills.  Stakeholder management.