Finance · Circular 26 of 2026

Chief Director: Integrated Economic Development Services

Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism

Overview

Chief Director sought to lead integrated economic development services, managing strategic projects, stakeholder partnerships and regulatory reform at the North West Head Office.

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent as recognised by SAQA.
A higher qualification in Economics / Economic Development / Economic Management and Analysis / Business Entrepreneurship will serve as an added advantage.
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.

Duties

Manage the contribution by the Department to the local economic growth and development.
Identify regulatory burdens that negatively affect business development.
Manage strategic projects and partnership / service delivery level agreements with key stakeholders in the sector and ensure that they are successfully completed within the budgetary timelines and performance requirements.
Manage the empowerment of enterprises of the designated groups with the aim of addressing economic disparities.
Manage the implementation of broad economic strategies and other imperative initiatives to transform the provincial economy.
Conduct viability and financial management and market processes to aid decision-making about the type of project support and links to support programmes.
Assess the impact on increased coordination and partnership regarding funding of enterprises (SMMEs and Cooperatives).
Facilitate the alignment of all procurement policies to empower Cooperatives and SMMEs at provincial and local levels.
Ensure proper implementation of the incubation and skills development programme to sustain small businesses in the province.
Manage the implementation of Departmental Risk Management policy.
Collaborate with municipalities through their integrated development plans to develop and implement enterprise development programmes towards improved Local Economic Development.
Manage the provision of technical support to the Province and municipalities during the implementation of Small Business Portfolio programmes within the districts/municipalities (DDM).
Manage and ensure effective and efficient utilisation of the financial, human and physical resources of the Chief Directorate in line with the applicable legislation.
Communication (verbal, written and formal presentations, etc) with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and deliver relevant information.

How to apply

Completed application forms and the Comprehensive CV quoting the relevant reference number, may either be hand-delivered to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Street, Mmabatho, 2745. OR E-mail: dedectapplications@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. R. E. Mofokane Tel No: (018) 388 5823

Post 26/180, sourced from the DPSA Circular 26 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism by 07 August 2026 NOTES : Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. 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. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is a requirement. NB: Applicants who previously applied for these posts need not re-apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON, quoting reference 03/ DEDECT/2026/NW. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location: Mahikeng, North West
Salary: R1 554 696 p/a · Level 14
Closing date: 07 August 2026 NOTES : Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. 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. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is a requirement. NB: Applicants who previously applied for these posts need not re-apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Closed
Reference: 03/ DEDECT/2026/NW

How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.