Assistant Director: Led Development & Planning Department - Meyerton at Midvaal Local Municipality

Job description

• Responsible for operations within the LED Section.
• Initiate, Coordinate and manage sustainable local economic development projects and monitor their implementation
• Identify projects that will aid effective and efficient service delivery
• Align projects to the departments Key Performance Indicators
• Assist small emerging businesses to expand their skills and achieve economic growth
• Arrange and facilitate training programmes for community members and stakeholders
• Facilitate LED, SMME’s, Agriculture and Tourism stakeholder/Forum Meetings
• Facilitate National and Provincial programmes e.g. Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
• Responsible for the development and formulation of policies relevant to LED to be implemented/adopted by council
• Attend relevant IGR engagement meetings and report back
• Prepare reports for consideration by council pertaining to LED projects, Rural Development and Tourism
• Identify Local Economic Development (LED) programmes and initiatives
• Solicit funding for unfunded LED initiatives
• General personnel and administration management
• Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time

Minimum requirements

• B-Degree or equivalent NQF qualification in Local Economic Development, Economics, Public Administration, Town and Regional Planning or relevant tertiary qualification
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Valid drivers’ licence
• Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation.
• Project/Programme Management and Financial Management skills and experience
• Competent in implementation, interpretation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies
• Computer literate (MSWord, MS Excel, PowerPoint & MS Projects)
• Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication & interpersonal, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, attention to detail.
• Report writing skills.
• Proven knowledge of procedures and regulations of Local Economic Development
• 3-5 years relevant experience related to Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Tourism or Agriculture