This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
LOCAL & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (LRED) ADVISOR
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Salary
- R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 7)
- Centre
- Amathole District: Ref. DEDEAT/2026/06/47 (2 Posts) Joe Gqabi District: Ref. DEDEAT/2026/06/48 OR Tambo District: Ref. DEDEAT/2026/06/49 Sarah Baartman District: Ref. DEDEAT/2026/06/50
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Economics/Business Administration/ Development Studies/ Entrepreneurship and/or relevant qualification. 1-2 years relevant experience. The following skills, knowledge and attributes are required: Public Service Act, Constitution of South Africa, PFMA, Public Service Regulations etc. Code of Conduct, Basic Condition of Employment, Cooperative Act, LRED Fund Policy, National LED Framework, Local Economic Development Act, PEDS (Provincial Economic Development Strategy, MSME Strategy, White Paper on LED, NISED (National Integrated Small Enterprise Development Strategy, Public Service Act. Applied Strategic Thinking, Problem analysis, Influence, Communication, Decision-making, Interpersonal relations and networking, Time Management, Planning and Organizing. A valid driver’s license is required.
Duties
Coordinate inputs for the development of policies, guidelines, norms and standards. Promote the coordination of Local & Regional Economic Development initiatives. Monitor implementation of Local & Regional Economic Development activities. Coordinate implementation of capacity building programmes. Perform administrative and related functions.
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 targets: Amathole District: Coloured Male, African Male Joe Gqabi District: Indian Male/PWD OR Tambo District: White Male Sarah Baartman District: White 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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