About the Role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is seeking a skilled Deputy Director: Fraud and Anti-Corruption to join its dynamic team at Umnotho House in Johannesburg. This critical role aims to develop and promote effective policies and strategies that enhance the manufacturing sector, thereby driving economic growth and sustainability within the community. By contributing to the formulation of robust frameworks, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that various stakeholders across all levels of government work collaboratively towards a common goal: to foster industrialisation and create job opportunities for South Africans.
Situated in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, this position not only offers the chance to impact local economic development but also to engage with diverse partners, including private sector entities and international organisations. By addressing issues of fraud and corruption, the Deputy Director will significantly contribute to the integrity and efficiency of public service, ensuring that resources are utilised effectively for the betterment of the community.
About the Department
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is dedicated to promoting economic growth and development across South Africa. With a mission focused on creating an enabling environment for sustainable economic growth, the department drives initiatives that support local industries, empower small and medium enterprises (SMMEs), and facilitate job creation. Working within this department means being part of a team that champions economic transformation and strives to uplift communities through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, review, and promote policy frameworks tailored for the manufacturing sector.
- Identify key interventions to enhance industrialisation and inclusive growth.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across national, provincial, and local governments.
- Review existing programs and design new initiatives to accelerate growth and job creation.
- Draft implementation guidelines and monitor the progress of sector-specific strategies.
- Engage with private sector partners to align objectives with provincial economic goals.
- Prepare reports and briefing notes for political office bearers regarding policy developments.
- Consult with research institutions to inform strategic policy decisions.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 qualification.
- NQF Level 7 in Economics, Development Studies, or a related field (as recognised by SAQA).
- A minimum of three years’ experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent in economic development or policy development.
- Strong understanding of industrial policy and its implementation.
- Valid Code 8/10 driver’s license.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Grade 12.NQF Level 7 in Economics/Development Studies/Development Economics qualification as recognised by SAQA.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent supervisory management experience in economic development, policy development, strategy development, project management, industrial development or manufacturing sector development.
Code 8/10 driver’s license is essential.
Job Duties
Develop, review, and promote policy frameworks and strategies to ensure the development and maintenance of a comprehensive and tailor-made ecosystem for the manufacturing sector.Develop and review growth enhancing 216 strategies for the manufacturing sector.
Develop and review sector strategies/plans that align the development of the manufacturing sector to changes in the industry.
Develop and review policies and strategies/plans that advance coordination and cooperation amongst the different spheres of government.
Develop implementation guidelines for reviewed policies and sector-specific strategies/plans.
Determine if current policies and strategies/plans are still relevant or if they should be reviewed.
Benchmark against best practice manufacturing sector strategies, policies, and common practices.
Benchmark against new initiatives within the manufacturing sector.
Display a clear understanding of industrial policy and its implementation.
Display a clear understanding of manufacturing and its role in industrial development.
Possess the ability to identify key interventions to ensure industrialisation, inclusive growth and township development.
Review existing programmes to accelerate growth and job creation within the manufacturing sector.
Design new programmes and mechanisms to accelerate growth, sustainability, and job creation within the 10 high-growth sectors and other key manufacturing sectors.
Identify potential partners to implement provincial objectives on industrialisation.
Develop a business case and terms of reference to appoint key industry players for the development of the sector for industrialisation purposes.
Collaborate with key business units to develop business cases and terms of reference to meet provincial objectives of job creation, SMME development and industrialisation.
Develop a business case and terms of reference with the intention of identifying and appointing a potential partner.
Develop an implementation plan with the service provider to achieve economic development aspirations.
Develop an MOU/MOA to guide the relationship with the service provider.
Develop an SLA for the particular financial year to implement the identified programme.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme.
Manage outsourced projects.
Possess the ability to design and plan mitigation strategies to ensure successful implementation of identified programmes.
Consult with stakeholders in the national, provincial and local governments, private sector, international organisations and entrepreneurs.
Communicate new projects and improved sector policies and strategies.
Collaborate with staff within the department, other departments, and the private sector in the development of sector plans and the implementation of projects for the manufacturing sector.
Prepare speeches and briefing notes for the political office bearers on the development of policies and strategies for the manufacturing sector.
Correspond with research and educational institutions on the policies and strategies on manufacturing.
Engage with implementing partners and assess progress of the project, identify challenges and intervene.
Report monthly, quarterly, and annually on project implementation.
Collect and verify proof of evidence based on targets stated in the implementation plan and Service Level Agreements.
Manage responses to audit queries.
