Gauteng Economic Planning: Deputy Director Vacancies

Job Reference Number:     Ref-00743
Number of Posts:     1
Centre:     Matlotlo House-Johannesburg
Directorate:     Branch Economic Planning
Salary:     R1 136, 910.00 per annum (all including)

 

Requirements:

A Hons Degree in Economics, Business/ Public Administration, Project Management or NQF level 7 equivalent qualification.Masters Degree will be an added advantage. 10 to 12 years Management experience within the Public and or Private Sector environment of which 4 years must be on a Senior Management position/s. 6 years operational experience within Economic Planning field

 

Duties:

Develop the (Annual) Branch Service Delivery Plan, containing Branch specific priorities, goals and programmes (in support of Department’s medium and long term strategic objectives). Manage economic policy development, research and strategic infrastructure development.Deliver sustainable and customized sector development strategies and progammes that ensure decent work, foster economic growth and diversification of provincial economic base. Develop and implement programmes and interventions intended to promote equitable and shared economic growth. Manage and coordinate special projects. Ensuring that these programmes contribute towards the development of economic policies for the province that will result in sustained levels of economic growth, job creation, development of human capital and an improved quality of life for all.Provide strategic leadership to the EP and IEDS Business Units, oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes in line with organizational policies, ensuring healthy financial management and human resource management in the Business Unit. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of Branch Service Delivery priorities and goals.Establish and maintain buy-in and support from all relevant stakeholders. Obtain, monitor and review stakeholder feedback and reaction at agreed intervals to measure support or dissatisfaction with service delivery, policy development/implementation and working relations between institutions in the same and other spheres of government

 

Notes:     Strong strategic capability and leadership programme and project management, financial and people management skills.Knowledge of Public Service is essential. In addition, the successful candidate must possess a strong understanding of national and provincial strategic planning frameworks including ASGISA, Gauteng Employment Growth and Development Strategy (GEGDS), Gauteng Global City Region Perspective (GGCRP) and Gauteng Vision 2055

Enquiries:     Lwandile Phaledi: 011 355 8448
Closing Date:     26/07/2013

 

Criteria Question     
Do you have the required qualification
Do you have 6 years operational experience within the Economic Planning field
Do you have 10-12 years experience in Public/ Private Sector of which 4 years in Senior Management

 

How to Apply

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