Job Requirements
An appropriate Post Graduate Degree (NQF level 8) in Business Management/ Development Studies/Administration/ Policy/ Economic Development as recognized by SAQA; ·Minimum of 8 years’ experience at a senior management level within the sector / industrial and tourism development environment; Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) submitted prior to appointment; and A valid driver’s license. Skills, Training and Competencies: The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge and insight of South African economic policy, strategy, and legislation applicable to industry development, trade and investment, tourism development and the district development model, South Africa Trade Policy Framework; Trade and Investment Act; Business Act; Investment Promotion Strategy; National Tourism Sector Strategy, Provincial Tourism Master Plan; Tourism Act of 2014, KwaZulu/Natal Tourism Act of 1996 as amended. Also required is advanced knowledge and understanding of the KZN economy, extensive knowledge of sustainable economic development, economic empowerment and Economic Transformation prescripts – White paper on the development and promotion of tourism Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE); National Development Plan (NDP), Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), Provincial Industrial Development Strategy (PIDS), Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS), Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy (PSEDS); and knowledge of Global, National, and Regional Economies. Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the Public Service, e.g., the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, 147 Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Risk management processes, ethics, and integrity management. Good stakeholder coordination and engagement, Sound research, knowledge management, and strategic, leadership, problem-solving, analysis, and empowerment capabilities. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Employee Performance, Management, and Development System, knowledge of the Security Management Act, Bill of Rights, Community Outreach, and Public participation. Knowledge of monitoring and implementing government programs and ensuring proper coordination with line managers at the Head Office level. Ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders at all levels, including Provincial Departments, Senior Management, Private Sector Organizations, Media, International Organizations, and the General Public. Business planning, Economic Modelling, strategy development, financial management, computer literacy, policy and research, Programme and Project management, report writing, and presentation skills.
Duties
Provide strategic leadership and direction in the management and coordination of Trade and Investment Promotion, Sector Development, Industry Development, Tourism Development Services, and District Operations Management offices in the KZN Province;·Oversee the formulation of economic growth initiatives through the development of priority economic sectors of the province and trade promotions; Oversee the provisioning and facilitation of the development of strategic industrial interventions;·Oversee the implementation of Integrated Aerotropolis Strategy (IAS) Programmes / catalytic projects; Oversee and provide strategic leadership on tourism development services; Oversee effective implementation of all services in the districts and lead the implementation of transversal policies such as risk management, GEYODI, OSS/ DDM; and Manage human, financial resources, and assets of the various components within the Branch.
What is the Salary
R1 813 182 – R2 042 535 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive salary package to be structured under the rules of SMS)
Location
Head Office: Pietermaritzburg
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag X6005, Hilton, 3245. Applicants may also submit their completed and signed Z83 application forms and CV’s directly to the following email addresses: kznjobssouth@kzndard.gov.za for reference numbers starting with SSC. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag X1048, Richards Bay, 3900. Applicants may also submit their completed and signed Z83 application forms and CV’s directly to the following email addresses: kznjobsnorth@kzndard.gov.za for reference numbers starting with NSC. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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