CHIEF DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC PLANNING

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the field of Business Economics / Economic Planning or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA Postgraduate qualification(s) in the Economics field of study will be an added advantage Extensive experience in the field of economic development, export and investment promotion Knowledge and understanding of the economic development sector, as well as, industry development Experience of conducting economic development research A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Financial management Strategic capability and leadership Programme and Project management Change management Knowledge Management Service Delivery Innovation problem solving and Analysis People management and Empowerment Client orientation and customer focus Communication Honesty and Integrity Computer literacy.

Perform functions as a Chief Economist Develop and implement interventions and strategies to stimulate economic growth and development through industry development, trade and investment promotion Facilitate and co-ordinate the development of the major Provincial economic sectors (agro processing, manufacturing, mining beneficiation, tourism and green economy) Facilitate the support of industries in order to contribute to the acceleration of economic growth rate Address the millennium development goals, national and provincial goals of job creation and the constitutional mandate Facilitate and undertake research that will inform the development and review of economic development plans, policies and strategies in alignment with national and provincial priorities Conduct research and feasibility studies on prospective projects in terms of, inter alia, technical, socio-economic, environmental and financial management and market processes to aid decision-making about the type of project support and links to sector development Manage the implementation of broad economic strategies and other imperative initiatives to transform the provincial economy e.g. Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Black industrialists and Industrial parks Develop and implement key economic sectors strategies that influence provincial economy growth and development Facilitate and manage creation of an enabling environment for key Provincial industries that have the potential to significantly contribute to job creation, skills development, establishment and growth of small medium and large business and support BBBEE through rural and township economy within the four districts of the Province To enhance the competitiveness of the province’s priority economic sectors and ensure that they can compete within a global, continental and international scale Manage strategic projects and partnership/ service level agreements with key stakeholders in provincial prioritised economic sectors and ensure that are successful completed within budgetary timelines and performance requirements Manage the performance of the Chief Directorate.

Mr. R. E. Mofokane - Tel: (018) 388 5823

Completed applications should be forwarded to the Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag x 2145 Mmabatho, 2735 or hand delivered to Telkom Building, 3366 Bessemer Street , Industrial Site, Mafikeng (Behind the Crossing Shopping Complex) for attention: Ms Ethelia Masibi, tel. (018) 388 3933 or Ms Katlego Sebaetse, tel. (018) 388 3935, email: [email protected]

Directions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form, new Z83 (properly completed), obtainable from any Public Service office. A comprehensive CV with competencies, experience, and with full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications; however, shortlisted candidates must submit other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview and must be certified. OSD posts will be remunerated in accordance with relevant directives. Please note: It is the responsibility of a person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Applications should be forwarded in time to the Department, since applications received after the closing date indicated below will, as a rule, not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interviews on a date and time and at a place as determined by the Department. Please note if you have not heard from us within three (03) months after the closing, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela Programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of Government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Appointment of the successful candidate(s) will be strictly subject to the Personnel Suitability Checks results/outcome before appointment. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The applicants should state the applicable reference number with the relevant post. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post must direct their conditions enquiries to the relevant person indicated on enquiries. Directions On How To Fill In The New Z83 Form NB: Candidate should note the following information on the new Z83 application form: All fields of the Z83 are compulsory, and the applicant’s signature is mandatory. The Z83 must be completed in full and signed for an applicant to be considered. The form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate, and the post applies for by completing all relevant fields. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F must be answered, it requires an applicant to specify if any may prevent re-employment in the public service. Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section intended for those seeking re-employment. The Z83 form must be completed in full and signed in order for an applicant to be considered. Part A, B, C and D applicants may leave questions blank, mark them as not relevant, and uses dashes or N/A if they do not apply to them or the position they are applying for. The initials on the second page, where the signature is situated, are not mandatory. NB: The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 22 of 2026, Post 22/464