Director: Regulatory Systems and Stakeholder

Overview

Director role overseeing regulatory systems and stakeholder relations within the Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

Requirements

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree as recognised by SAQA (NQF 7) in Economics or Business Management. 5 years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level. 7 years experience with a role focus on coordination of sector stakeholders and in-depth understanding of the business regulatory management environment.
• Experience in managing catalytic projects, including developing project plans, allocating resources, and monitoring progress.
• Understanding of investment promotion and facilitation.
• Understanding of financial implications related to regulatory compliance and stakeholder management.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s license.
• The following will be an added advantage: Good knowledge of appropriate legislation governing Sector Management.
• Knowledge of Project Management.

Duties

• Provide support to fast track and reduce government red tape for the effective implementation of investment project plans.
• Cultivate and strengthen lasting stakeholder relations for both the department and the province.
• Facilitate and promote Investment Value Chain in relation to investment projects.
• Oversee implementation of private sector catalytic projects in the Province.
• Implement departmental programmes arising from Executive Council Resolutions, Budget Vote Injunctions meetings with institutions such as the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and relevant Public Entities.
• Contribute to the development of Strategic documents for the Department.
• Manage resource of the Directorate, i.e., human, asset and financial resources.

How to apply

Applications can be hand delivered or sent via email to recruitment2@destea.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying. Quoting the reference number, applications can be hand delivered at the Ground Floor Security Entrance, 113 St Andrews Building, St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein or sent via email. Kindly take note that the email size limit is 4MB. You are therefore kindly requested to send documents separately, should they exceed the allowed limit. FOR ATTENTION : Mesdames K. Majafa / M. Parkies/ N. Ramaebebe/Mr. T. Chaka at (066) 487

Enquiries: Adv. J. Mosia at (071) 485 7708

Notes

Women and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS Directions to applicants: Applications must be hand delivered or e-mail on a new Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies and must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Separate application for every vacancy). Applicants are requested to complete Z83 form properly and in full. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are emailed (PDF document to a maximum of 4 megabytes), submitted electronically or hand delivered timeously. The Department will not be held responsible for several delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) before the interviews. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and criminal case shall be opened. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short course certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications and communication will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. The department reserves the right not to appoint. Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. 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, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Assessment for core competencies outlined in the SMS Handbook shall be conducted within one month of the appointment of the candidate. The department shall communicate the logistics for the psychometric assessment to the candidate. All shortlisted candidates for other posts, shall undertake a pre-entry assessment which will be in the form of a practical / technical exercise. Candidates will also be assessed on Integrity (Ethical Conduct). Selection panels shall score the technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. MANAGEMENT ECHELON