Director Local Economic Development
DIRECTOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Term of Contract: Permanent.
Stationed in Klerksdorp
Remuneration: Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No 50737 dated 30 May 2024, (i.e. Minimum R1 283 670; Midpoint R1 528180 and R1 724 407 / annum).
Higher Education Qualification
At least a Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Local Economic Development or relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8.
7 Years’ experience of which two years must be at senior management level and five years relevant experience must be at middle management level,
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers
Advanced knowledge of knowledge local economic development, including:
o Rural Development
o Tourism
o Enterprise Development
o Fresh Produce Market
Council support
Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts
Legal background and Human capital management and
Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions
Good governance
Audit and Risk management establishment and functionality and
Budget and finance management
Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader.
Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages
Key Performance Areas
Plan, direct and manage directorial functions of the directorate effectively and
efficiently
Manage the following units:
o Rural Development
o Tourism
o Enterprise Development
o Fresh Produce Market
Implement Council resolutions in timely manner and follow up on directions given
Formulating and implementation of the directorate’s Integrated Development Planning
Directorate’s budget preparation and management
Development and implementation of directorate’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan
Maintenance of directorate’s performance management system and annual reporting
Directorate’s human resource development and management and supervision of departmental staff including industrial relations
Communicate effectively with all persons and organizations concerned
Attending and implementing Council and Mayoral Committee meetings and submitting reports
Reports directly to the Municipal Manager
General Requirements:
Minimum competency level in the unit standards in a competency area required for the position in terms of the Regulations, in line with the Local Government: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Level, 2007, as amended on 26 October 2018.
Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (CMFM) or Certificate Program in Municipal Development (CPMD) in line with Minimum regulations on competency level of 2007.
Have proven successful management experience in administration
Registration with a recognized professional body
The need to undergo security vetting
The need to undergo competency assessment test
Valid EB driver’s licence and NO criminal record
The need for signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest
Computer literate
Local Government experience will be added advantage
A South African citizen, or a permanent resident of South Africa Leading Competencies
Strategic Direction and Leadership – Impact and Influence; Institutional Performance Management; Strategic Planning and Management and Organisational Awareness
People Management – Human Capital Planning and Development; Diversity Management; Employee Relations Management and Negotiation and Dispute Management
Program and Project Management – Program and Project Planning and Implementation; Service Delivery Management; Program and Project Monitoring and Evaluation Financial Management – Budget Planning and Execution; Financial Strategy and Delivery and Financial Reporting and Monitoring
Change Leadership – Change Vision and Strategy; Process Design and Improvement and Change Impact Monitoring and Evaluation
Governance Leadership – Policy Formulation; Risk and Compliance Management and Cooperative Governance
Core Competencies
Moral Competence
Planning and Organising
Analysis and Innovation
Knowledge and Information Management
Communication
Results and Quality Focus
CLOSING DATE: 8 September 2025
If interested, you are requested to submit a completed Prescribed Application Form and detailed Curriculum Vitae to the Performance Management Unit, Room 301, 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, OR Tambo Avenue, Klerksdorp. The prescribed application form is available on Matlosana’s municipal website http://www.matlosana.gov.za
Alternatively, the completed Prescribed Application Form and Curriculum Vitae and qualifications/certificates may be mailed to:
Performance Management Unit, P.O. Box 99, Klerksdorp, 2570
or e-mailed to [email protected]
Enquiries can be made with Mrs. C Jansen van Rensburg (Manager Strategic Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation) at 018 487 8520. Suitably qualified and/or experienced persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you have not been contacted by the City of Matlosana within three months of the date of closure, you may accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Applications not made on the PRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORM or without certified copies of original documentation will not be considered.
Costs incurred for attending an interview will be for the candidate’s own account.
The City of Matlosana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Civic Centre MS L SEAMETSO
P.O. Box 99 MUNICIPAL MANAGER
KLERKSDORP
2570