Chief Director at Economic Development Department in Pretoria

Job Title:    Chief Director: Green Economy
Location:    Pretoria
Employer:    Economic Development Department
Salary:        R934 866 p.a (all-inclusive flexible remuneration package consisting of basic salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion structured according to personal needs)
Level:        14
Ref No.:    EDD/2013/09/05
The successful candidate wil be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements:
•  An appropriate post graduate degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Economics or equivalent qualification coupled with 6-10 years relevant experience in a Seniotr Management position with proven managerial and research skills.
•  Knowledge of the development of Government economic policies, procedures and prescripts
•  Engagement with various levels of Government and the Private Sector
•  Knowledge of the relevant legislation and policies, including the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999, PFMA)and Treasury Regulations as well as exposure to Corporate Governance matters
•  The ability to work in a highly pressurised environment
•  Departmental skills
•  Good written and verbal communication skils
•  Computer literacy
•  Good planning and organising skills

Duties:
•  Liaise with line departments at a national provincial level on various green economy projects to be implemented
•  Identify, develop and support projects, incentives and measures to realise economic growth and job creation potential in the green economy sector
•  Monitor the progress and impact on various green economy sector activities and initiatives
•  Inform and monitor the green skills and capacity building environment
•  Develop the National Green Economy Strategy
•  Participate in the development of a Country Position in respect of various Green Economy initiatives
•  Coordinate national efforts in the Green Economy
•  Manage and help develop staff capacity within the chief Directorate.

Deadline: 11-10-2013

How to Apply:
Pease deliver your application by hand to the DTI Campus, Ground Floor, Block G, SEDA Building, corner Meintjies and Esselen Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
OR
Post to the Economic Development Department, Private Bag X149, Pretoria 0001, for attention: Ms Nthabiseng Mahlangu
Applications received after this date will not be accepted
EDD welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.