This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DIRECTOR: DISTRICT SERVICES - OR TAMBO DISTRICT

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Reference number: DEDEAT/2026/06/02
Salary: R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13)
Centre: OR Tambo District
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

National Senior Certificate plus NQF Level 7 (B- Degree/ Advanced Diploma) in Economics, Business Management, Public Administration, Environmental Management Sciences or equivalent 5 years relevant experience at middle management or senior management level. Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Certificate. A valid driver’s licence is required. The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Strategic Planning, Strategic Capabilities, Leadership skills, Analytical skills, Communication, writing skills, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal relation and networking, Problem solving skills, Time Management, Planning and Organizing. A valid driver’s licence is required.

Duties

Strategically lead inter-governmental relations within the areas of economic development and environmental management in the District. Direct and manage at a strategic level the implementation of regional and local economic; and business, development policies, strategies and instruments within the district, including economic empowerment initiatives. Coordinate the provisioning of integrated environmental management services within the District. Coordinate with Entities at the National Level and the DEDEAT Group for the equitable delivery of economic and business development services to clients in the District. Coordinate processes within the District to source reliable statistical economic and business data; secure environmental management data for inclusion in DEDEAT’s information management systems; and develop and maintain a consolidated information database/information hub. Manage the allocated resources of the Office in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives

Enquiries

Mr. O. Desi at 078 026 7383 / Mr. P. Makhele at 078 801 5909 For e-Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@dedea.gov.za

Note

Employment Equity target: African Male

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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