Policy & Planning Assistant Manager - Economic Development & Tourism in Pietermaritzburg

Job Title: Assistant Manager: Policy & Planning

18 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

• Total Salary Package: R314 709.00 p.a. (Level 10)
• Ref. No: A4/2013 POLICY AM

Requirements:
• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics or any specialized Economics field (Finance, Econometrics, Mining, Quantitative, Agriculture, Transport, International and Natural Resources) plus a minimum of 2 years' experience in Economic Analysis and Research.

Competencies required:
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the South African and KwaZulu-Natal economy and understanding of basic macroeconomic principles and economic indicators
• Knowledge of local economic development and policy analysis and development.

Skills:
• Computer literacy (advanced Excel)
• Good people skills
• Quantitative/statistical analysis skills
• Good report writing, project management and strategic management
• Interpersonal relations, time management and internal and external stakeholder coordination
• Planning and organizing, research, presentation and project management
• The ability to interact with people at all levels
• Sound stakeholder relations
• Analytical and innovative thinking
• Advanced verbal communication skills, with' the ability to present in front of an audience.

Key responsibilities:
• Investigate the trends and performance of KZN's main economic sectors
• Work on quantitative economic research and produce up-to-date and reliable statistics and economic indicators
• Track and analyze macroeconomic developments in the provincial, national and global economies
• Provide assistance in the drafting, implementation and review of provincial economic development policies and strategies
• Contribute to the practical operation of the Unit by taking responsibility for various administrative and organizational tasks, including budgeting and strategic planning.

Enquiries: Mr C. Hamadziripi, Tel: (033) 264 2781.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of persons whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
Kindly refer to the Employment Equity Designation for each of these posts above. Location: PIETERMARITZBURQ (Not unless otherwise specified for the post).
All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the above-mentioned post at any time prior to an appointment being made. All applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable from any Public Service department which must be originally signed and dated. The application form must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications (not copies of previously certified copies), Identity Document, Driver's Licence and a comprehensive CV. Should an applicant be in possession of a foreign qualification it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks (security clearance, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications).

How to apply:
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw this advertisement, for the attention of: Ms Zama Dlomo: The Head, Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Private Bag 9152, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3200 or hand-delivered to: Ground Floor, 270 JabuNdlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg,3201.
Candidates are encouraged not to send their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection of those applications. Interested persons may contact the above relevant person next to the posts for further information. Due to the anticipation of the volume of applications we will receive in response to this advertisement, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Applicants are informed that applications, copies of qualification and CV's will not be returned.
NB: Fax, e-mail, incomplete and late applications will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure that their applications reach the Department timeously. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident/Work permit holders must submit a documentary proof together with their applications. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above as that of the advertised post are free to apply.

Deadline: 06 May 2013