Deputy Director: Economic Research Management needed at Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate Degree in Economics or related field.
• 5 years or more experience in an economic development environment of which 3 years should be at the junior management level.
• Knowledge of all relevant prescripts and legislation regulating economic development. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license.  

DUTIES :

• Manage the research undertaken for the department in promoting the evidence based decision-making processes and attainment of set objectives. Monitor research quality to ensure that the outcome and recommendations made are valid/ not questionable.
• Engage in the network sessions/ meetings with researchers and different stakeholders for capacitation, sharing of best practices and many other research purposes.
• Develop and review departmental policies and guidelines on economic research in alignment with Provincial and National documents.
• Partake in the processes of developing departmental strategic plan, operational plan and other administrative plans and reports to enhance departmental governance.
• Manage the resource of the Sub-Directorate, which include human, asset, and budget resources.