DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: SPATIAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Requirements
8 years relevant Senior Management experience in the private sector or government; An NQF Level 8 qualification in Economics / Finance / Business Admin / Public Management or related field. Demonstrated leadership in the development of policies and high level policy implementation skills. Insight into the South African and global economy. Deep knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and priorities. Be conversant with the structure and operation of the Public Sector. Good interpersonal, problem-solving, teamwork and networking skills.
Duties
The Spatial Industrial Development and Economic Transformation (SID&ET) branch oversees the Department’s spatial policy interventions and leads on key transformation initiatives. The branch is charged with providing strategic support to South Africa’s network of Special Economic Zones and Industrial Parks, supporting the development of Black Industrialists, and driving the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policies. The branch is also charged with contributing to national policy coordination efforts through the District Development Model, and with providing oversight to the BBBEE Commission. Potential job priorities could include oversight of foreign direct investment flows and domestic investment by providing a one-stop shop for investment promotion, investor facilitation and after care.