Executive Director: Economic Development

2 months ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia City of Johannesburg Full time

Minimum requirements:

  • Matric/Grade 12;
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Administration / Economics or related field at NQF level 7;
  • A minimum of 10 years' overall working experience;
  • 5 years' senior management experience and 3 years at middle management;
  • Sector-specific experience in Economic Development which may include leading diverse teams in transformation of an emerging economy will be an added advantage;
  • Comprehensive understanding of local government;
  • Knowledge of the City's strategy IDP, prescribed methodologies, legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks;
  • In-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment and the public sector generally including the democratic, political and organizational framework;
  • The incumbent should meet the standards set out in the Core Competency Requirements as per Regulations;
  • Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation;
  • Good knowledge of performance management system;
  • Good knowledge of the MFMA and MFMA Regulations, Act No.56 of 2003; and
  • Valid driver's license

Primary Function:

  • Implement the City's vision and long-term economic growth strategy to facilitate economic growth by collaborating with City Departments, Municipal Entities, other spheres of government, private sector and all other affected stakeholders whilst capitalizing on the City's own economic levers.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Market and promote and facilitate trade and investment within the City;
  • Approve all enterprise development strategic frameworks and develop high-level implementation plans;
  • Analyse inherent comparative advantages in a particular locality relative to strategic sectors and value chains;
  • Advise the City on emerging and long-term economic trends affecting economic development, sustainable human development, and their policy and programme implications;
  • Lead preparation of impact assessment, feasibility studies, due diligence, and associated management plans; and
  • Provide strategic leadership to the department and contribute towards the overall management of the organisation.

Leading Competencies:

  • Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation - Ability to understand the process of strategic planning and contribute effectively to IDP formulation.
  • Strategic Direction and Leadership - Provide and direct a vision for the institution, and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
  • People Management - Effectively manage, inspire, and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
  • Financial Management - Ability to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognised financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial transactions are managed in an ethical manner.
  • Program and Project Management - Ability to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor, and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
  • Change Leadership - Ability to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
  • Governance Leadership - Ability to promote, direct, and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct the conceptualisation of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships.
  • Moral Competence - Ability to identify moral triggers, apply reasoning that promotes honesty and integrity and consistently display behavior that reflects the principles of good governance.

Core Competencies:

  • Moral competence;
  • Planning and organising;
  • Analysis and innovation;
  • Knowledge and information management;
  • Communication;
  • Results and quality focus;
  • Minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers.

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