Deputy Director: Manufacturing – Johannesburg – Economic Development And Tourism

Requirements

Grade 12.

NQF Level 6/7 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 163 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.

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)

How to Apply

Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS For Enquiries: Siphiwe Nhlapho/ Lwandile Phaledi/ Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373/066 196 6917