This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: LOCAL & REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (LRED)
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Reference number
- DEDEAT/2026/06/04
- Salary
- R1 317 384 – 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, Development Studies, Regional and Urban Planning, Public Administration or Business Management. Post Graduate qualification in Economic Development, Regional Planning or related field, Membership of Professional Economic/LED bodies will be an added advantage. 5 years relevant experience at middle management or Senior Management level. A valid driver’s license required. The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PEDS, National LED Framework, BBEEE, SPLUMA, Public Service Act, Strategic Capability & Leadership, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving, Communication skills and corporate governance, Intergovernmental Relations Framework, project management, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagements, negotiation and partnership building, Report Writing skills, Financial Management, Advanced Computer Literacy, Planning and Organizing, Interpersonal skills.
Duties
Manage Strategy and Programme development, develop, review and implement Provincial and regional economic development strategies, policies and frameworks. Promote spatial economic growth and competitiveness in alignment with national, provincial and local development priorities. Manage Municipal & Regional Support and Project Packaging, Provide Technical and Capacity support to Municipalities and Regional structures to plan, package and implement Economic Development initiatives. Manage LRED Fund and Programme Oversight, Provide post investment monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of funded projects. Ensure accountability, transparency and efficient utilisation of financial resources in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Establish and strengthen partnerships and Intergovernmental coordination with Municipalities and Provincial Departments (COGTA), Enterprise Development and BRAG, National Departments, Public entities, Development agencies, private sector, academic institutions, and Business associations. 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: Indian 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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