Director: Aerotropolis Development

Overview

Director needed to lead the implementation of the Durban Aerotropolis Master Plan and KZN Regional Airport Strategy.

Requirements

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning / Transport Economics / Economic Development / Economics / Policy Development / Engineering (Civil, infrastructure), or Transport Logistics at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• Postgraduate qualifications (highly advantageous) - Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Economic Development, Economics, Business Administration/ Business Management.
• A minimum of five years of experience at a Middle/Senior Managerial level in the Transport and/or Aviation Sector.
• Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment;
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Skills, Training, and Competencies: The successful candidate must demonstrate in- depth knowledge and understanding of Aerotropolis theory, including how airports become economic growth engines that link logistics, commerce, planning, and community development.
• Advanced knowledge of Aerotropolis and airport city development strategy, global value chains, Aerotropolis connectivity, business development, and investment attraction around airports.
• Knowledge of Urban planning and spatial development, including land-use planning, master planning frameworks, and sustainability principles.
• Economic development principles, including job creation strategies, investment attraction, economic modelling, and regional competitiveness.
• Public-private partnerships (PPP) and infrastructure financing, including how government and private investors align funding and risk.
• Transport logistics and connectivity planning with intermodal transport (air, road, rail) and logistics infrastructure.
• Policy, regulatory, and governance frameworks.
• Strong Knowledge of the KZN Integrated Aerotropolis Strategy, Durban Aerotropolis Master Plan, KZN Regional Airport Strategy; basic understanding of the South African Civil Aviation Authority Regulations (SACAA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO);
• Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the Public Service, e.g., the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Public Service Act, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Regulations, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Service Delivery Frameworks, policies, and strategies relevant to Aerotropolis development (e.g.
• National Airports Development Plan, Bilateral Agreements).
• Skills: Strategic leadership and management Skills.
• Strategic capability and leadership, problem-solving, and analysis; financial & budgetary management, administration, people management, risk management, corporate planning, decision-making;
• Creative, analytical & innovative thinking, Computer literacy, good report-writing, negotiation, verbal and written communication, research, basic driving, presentation, project management, and ability to communicate at all levels, including Provincial Departments, Senior Management, and Private Sector Organizations.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to: Oversee and provide strategic leadership for the Implementation of the Durban Aerotropolis Master Plan and the Integrated Aerotropolis Strategy Oversee and provide strategic leadership for the Implementation of the KZN Regional Airport Strategy Oversee and provide strategic leadership for advancing knowledge and skills in the field of Aerotropolis and Aviation Industry Technical and economic support and source of information in the development of Aerotropolis Supervise the Aerotropolis Development Administration, Risk Management and Budgeting processes and manage human resources.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) List At www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: Either through the online e-recruitment system, emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hardcopy application as directed. Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa.

Enquiries: Ms F F Pupuma: Tel No: (033) 264 2543 / 082 788 8330

Notes

Preferred: Females and People with Disabilities who meet the requirements. Directions to candidates note to applicants: All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the abovementioned posts at any time before an appointment. All applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment form (Z83), which became effective from the 1st of January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za- vacancies. The form must be completed in full, and the application form should be initiated, signed, and dated. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Shortlisted candidates must submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. Should an applicant have 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 Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency test/technical exercise. Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for the non-collection of those applications. The appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency to the following checks (security clearance, qualification, citizenship, and previous employment verifications). The Department will conduct reference checks with the HR of the current and or /previous employer(s) apart from the referees listed. 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. 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. Before the appointment for SMS positions, the appointee will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific training program applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS. The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for Entry, and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes. MANAGEMENT ECHELON