This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC RESEARCH & PLANNING
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Reference number
- DEDEAT/2026/06/01
- Salary
- R1317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13)
- Centre
- Bhisho
- 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 / Developmental Sciences/ Statistics or related. 5 years’ experience within Economic Development field at middle management or Senior Management level. Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage. The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Strategic Planning, Applied Strategic Thinking, Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication and Information Management, Continuous Improvement, Citizen Focus and Responsiveness, Developing Others, Diversity Management, Impact and Influence, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
Undertake and facilitate economic research. Profile, coordinate and consolidate the provincial research agenda. Manage key stakeholder relations in conducting and benchmarking economic research. Manage the allocated resources of the Directorate 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: Coloured 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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