deputy director: women economic empowerment, Ref No. DD- WEE 01/FEB 2026

Apply for deputy director: women economic empowerment at department of economic development, tourism and environmental affairs (edtea). Closing date 2026-03-20.

Job Summary

Department: economic development, tourism and environmental affairs (edtea)

Directorate: women and people with disabilities economic empowerment

Province: kwazulu natal

Reference: DD- WEE 01/FEB 2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-20

Salary: R896,436 - R1,055,958

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 11

Centre: Head Office: Pietermaritzburg

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree or NQF Level 6/7 National Diploma in Business Management, Business Administration, or Economics

Experience Required

3 years in Business Development

Required Competencies & Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of the B-BBEE Act, Codes of Good Practice, and National/Provincial industrial strategies
  • Advanced understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework including PFMA, PSA, and National Development Plan (NDP)
  • Expertise in project conceptualization, project financing, and contract management
  • Proficiency in policy formulation, strategic management, and change leadership
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills for diverse stakeholder interaction
  • Knowledge of KZN-specific economic environments at both provincial and district levels
  • Advanced research, analytical, and report-writing capabilities

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' junior management experience in Business Development and Project Management
  • Specific experience in empowerment of target groups (women, youth, or PWD)
  • Experience in formulation of Economic Development concepts
  • Valid Driver's License

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Facilitate and coordinate large-scale enterprise development, skills, and capacity-building programs specifically for women entrepreneurs
  • Lead women's economic empowerment initiatives and manage high-level stakeholder partnerships across the KwaZulu-Natal Province
  • Coordinate and facilitate support initiatives for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to ensure economic reintegration
  • Develop, implement, and monitor provincial transformation policies, strategies, and frameworks
  • Conduct and analyze feasibility studies, sector studies, and SWOT analyses to inform Economic Development Plans
  • Manage the human and financial resources of the Sub-directorate while ensuring strict regulatory compliance
  • Interpret complex economic information and research methodologies to drive sustainable economic development strategies

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R896436 - R1055958 per annum (Level 11)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms. N Nzama: Tel. No. 033 264 2708 NOTE: All the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which is African female, coloured female, Indian female, and people with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Reference No:

DD- WEE 01/FEB 2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: DD- WEE 01/FEB 2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For this role, it typically refers to experience at an Assistant Director level (Salary Level 9 or 10) or a middle-management role in the private sector where you had decision-making authority over projects and budgets.
While business and enterprise development are core duties, the role also includes a critical social component: coordinating initiatives to support Gender-Based Violence (GBV) victims through economic empowerment.
In line with the department's targets, African females, Coloured females, Indian females, and People with Disabilities (PWD) who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

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