Job Requirements
The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Economics, Business Economics, Trade Economics, or Development studies at (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA A minimum of five years of experience at a Middle/Senior Managerial level and extensive experience in the area of trade and investment promotions. Experience and knowledge of global, provincial, and national trade and investment issues and their implications for the provincial economy are also required. Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment ·A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: The successful candidate will be required to Promote and facilitate rapid business response to mitigate the risks of business closure and exodus of investors in the province. Manage and facilitate engagements with social partners to ensure industrial development in the province. Promote departmental initiatives in relation to multilateral commodity institutions on trade promotion-related initiatives and agreements. Ensure the development and implementation of trade and investment policies, strategies, and programmes, such as risk and integrity management, operation Sukuma Sakhe/ DDM. Manage human and financial resources of the Directorate. Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of the National Industrial Policy 98 Framework, National Trade and Investment policies, and key government initiatives in Trade & Investment. Provincial Industrial Development Strategy (PIDS); National Development Plan. Broad understanding of the public sector environment. Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP), District Growth and Development Plan (DGDP), and Foreign Direct Investment. Good knowledge of the development of strategies and policy implementation according to agreed norms and standards. Knowledge of the Integrated Policy Action Plan (IPAP2) and New Growth Path (NGP). Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the Public Service, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, Service Delivery Frameworks, HR Matters, and relevant statutory provisions. Good stakeholder coordination and engagement, Sound research, knowledge management, strategic capability, leadership, problem-solving and analysis, and empowerment. Knowledge and understanding of Employee Performance and Management Systems, knowledge of the Security Management Act, Bill of Rights, Community Outreach, and Public participation. Skills: Ability to communicate at all levels, including Provincial Departments, Senior Management, and Private Sector Organizations. Computer literacy, strategic planning, negotiating skills, programme, and project management principles, report writing, and presentation skills. Broad knowledge of service delivery innovation, change management, and financial management. Strategic and leadership, policy analysis and development, management, and administration, advanced written and verbal communication, people management, corporate planning, decision making, research, knowledge management, problem-solving and analysis, client orientation, and customer focus.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive salary package to be structured in accordance with the rules of SMS)
Location
Head Office: Pietermaritzburg
How to Apply
MS F F Pupuma: Tel No: 033 264 2543 / 082 788 8330
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road Pietermaritzburg 3200. Applications can also be submitted via the e-services system please assess this site on (eservices.gov.za)
Apply Before:
4/24/2026
Reference No:
DIR –
Additional Information
Target: Females And People With Disabilities Who Meet The Requirements. PROVINCIAL TREASURY The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Provincial Treasury is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups.