DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BLACK INDUSTRIALIST PROGRAMME

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Business Unit: Black Industrialist Programme

Reference number: DD- BIP 01/JULY 2026
Salary: R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11)
Centre: Head Office: Pietermaritzburg
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Three-year National Diploma in Business Management / Business Administration/ Economics / Production / Operations Management at NQF Level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in Enterprise Development in the manufacturing space or Industrial Development project. A valid driver’s License. Skills, Training And Competencies: The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of Manufacturing value chains, New Regulatory Frameworks for the Public Service, National Industrial Policy Framework, National Development Plan, Integrated Action Plan, Economic Development Plans, Provincial Growth & Development Strategy, National R&D and Innovation Strategy, Industrial Policy Action Plan, National & Provincial Economic Transformation Policies and Strategies as well as Black Industrial Policy and Enterprise Development and Interpreting and Analysing Economic Information. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles), Employee Performance Management System, Skills Development Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National Development Plan, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Project Management Principle. Skills such Research, Planning and organizing, Verbal and written communication (isiZulu & English proficiency), Negotiation and Networking, Ability to interact with people at all levels, Time management, Interpersonal relations, Project management, Business profiling, Report writing and Presentation skills, Budgeting and financial management, Stakeholder management, Analytical and Innovative thinking, problem solving, mentorship and people management as well as Computer Literacy. Attributes such as Competence, Vision, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, Honesty & trustworthy, Team-player, as well as Commitment.

Duties

Facilitate the implementation of the KZN Black Industrial Framework; facilitate the KZN Black Industrialist stakeholder partnerships; Facilitate market and financial access for KZN Black Industrialists; Develop and implement policies, strategies, frameworks, and plans relevant to the Black Industrialist Programme; Manage the human and financial resources of the Sub-directorate.

Where to send your application

All applications must be addressed to Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resource Management Services, Registrar Programme, Department of Health, 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Room 6-106 South Tower or online through the e-Recruitment system at www.kznhealth.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resources Tel No: (033) 395 2472/2742/ 2669/ 3347

Enquiries

Mr. P. Mthembu Tel No: (033) 264 2789

Note

NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which is African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male, and People with Disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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