About the Role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is seeking a Deputy Director: Manufacturing based in Umnotho House, Johannesburg. This vital role offers an opportunity to engage directly with the manufacturing sector in South Africa, promoting economic development and fostering job creation. As a key player in this department, you will help shape policies and strategies that are essential for the growth and sustainability of the manufacturing industry, impacting communities across the nation.
In this role, you will not only contribute to the development of comprehensive frameworks but also play a pivotal part in ensuring that the manufacturing sector remains competitive and aligned with industry advancements. The work you do will directly influence inclusive growth, township development, and the overall industrial landscape of South Africa, making it a truly rewarding position in public service.
About the Department
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is dedicated to enhancing the economic landscape of South Africa. Its mission is to foster sustainable economic growth through innovative policies and strategic partnerships. Working here means being part of a team committed to creating a thriving economy where every South African has the opportunity to prosper. Your efforts will contribute to a more inclusive and vibrant economic environment, enhancing the quality of life for all citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, review, and promote policy frameworks for the manufacturing sector.
- Create growth-enhancing strategies that align with industry trends.
- Collaborate with various government spheres to ensure coordinated efforts.
- Establish guidelines for implementing sector-specific strategies.
- Assess the relevance of current policies and recommend necessary reviews.
- Conduct benchmarking against best practices in the manufacturing sector.
- Identify key interventions to facilitate industrialisation and job creation.
- Design new programs aimed at enhancing growth and sustainability.
- Engage with stakeholders across national, provincial, and local governments.
- Prepare reports and assessments on project implementation.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 qualification.
- NQF Level 7 in Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent in economic development or related fields.
- Proven track record in policy and strategy development.
- 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' 215 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 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.
