Chief Director: Economic Empowerment And Transformation

What you will need

• NQF level 7 qualification in Economics/Development Studies / Public Policy / Public Administration/ Business Administration.
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage Nyukela Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment.
• Code 8/10.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level in Economic Empowerment and Transformation environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans for economic empowerment and transformation.
• Oversee the formulation of policies that support inclusive economic growth and monitor their effectiveness.
• Evaluate and identify barriers to economic empowerment faced by historically disadvantaged groups.
• Support the implementation of policies and initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and economic inclusion among groups.
• Guide the development of partnerships with private enterprises and NGOs to create opportunities for skills development and capacity-building.
• Assess the impact of empowerment programmes on improving socio-economic conditions.
• Advocate for policies and regulations that support the economic upliftment of marginalised communities.
• Collaborate with educational institutions to create pathways for education and training for underrepresented groups.
• Engage with government officials, community leaders and stakeholders to ensure programmes are culturally sensitive and inclusive.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for targeted programmes aimed at industry development and economic transformation.
• Allocate resources and funding to support the implementation of the programmes across key sectors.
• Collaborate with industry leaders to identify growth opportunities and address bottlenecks hindering transformation.
• Monitor programme implementation to ensure alignment with transformation objectives and desired outcomes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of industry-focused initiatives in driving economic transformation.
• Facilitate access to markets and investment opportunities for emerging businesses from historically marginalised backgrounds.
• Conduct regular assessments to measure the impact of the programmes on industry growth and transformation.
• Guide the implementation of programmes to promote industrial development, transformation of industries and to enhance competitiveness.
• Manage the 211 development and implementation of mechanisms to monitor equity ownership by previously disadvantaged groups as well as compliance and enforcement of BBBEE codes.
• Assess the implementation of BBBEE and local production and content compliance.
• Provide advisory services regarding various transformation charters.
• Lead the development of strategies to bridge the gap between job seekers and employment opportunities, especially for marginalised groups.
• Establish partnerships with public and private entities to create job placement programmes.
• Manage and guide the designing of initiatives to support entrepreneurship as a means of job creation and economic participation.
• Monitor labour market trends and analyse data to identify areas with high potential for job creation.
• Collaborate with educational institutions to align curricula with market demands and promote skills development for employability.
• Oversee mentorship and coaching programmes to prepare individuals for employment or entrepreneurship.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices within businesses and organisations.
• Build and maintain partnerships with public and private sector entities.
• Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders to advance inclusive economic growth, transformation and empowerment.
• Provide expert advice to government and relevant stakeholders on inclusive economic growth, transformation and empowerment.
• Represent the department in forums and committees related to inclusive economic growth, transformation and empowerment.
• Perform strategic and operational planning.
• Oversee the administrative support functions.
• Perform people management functions.
• Perform financial management functions.
• Perform asset management functions.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Siphiwe Nhlapho/Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373
• Telephone: 066 196 6890, 079 803 5373