director: economic empowerment, Ref No. DEDT 2025/26/28

Apply for director: economic empowerment at department of mpumalanga department of economic development and tourism. Closing date 2026-03-13.

Job Summary

Department: mpumalanga department of economic development and tourism

Directorate: economic empowerment

Province: mpumalanga

Reference: DEDT 2025/26/28

Closing Date: 2026-03-13

Salary: R1,266,714

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 13

Centre: Head Office, Mbombela

Minimum Qualification

SAQA recognized NQF level 7 tertiary qualification in Economics or Business Management

Experience Required

5 years at Middle/Senior Management level in Economic Development and Empowerment

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Strategic capability and leadership
  • Programme and project management
  • Financial management and budgeting processes
  • Service delivery innovation and problem-solving
  • Stakeholder networking and facilitation
  • High level of honesty and integrity

Requirements

  • Five (5) years relevant work experience at a middle or senior managerial level
  • Proven experience in Government policies and programmes
  • Extensive experience in small business and Women Empowerment Legislative Frameworks

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Design, implement, and monitor programs to enhance economic capabilities of marginalized groups across green economy, mining, agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing
  • Facilitate the implementation of economic empowerment charters across all provincial economic sectors
  • Oversee and report on policies and interventions promoting women, youth, black-owned businesses, and persons with disabilities
  • Initiate and implement revitalization programmes for rural and township economies
  • Manage all resources within the Directorate and resolve Auditor General queries and findings

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R1266714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive salary package

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr. SJ Xaba Tel No: (013) 766 4146

Reference No:

DEDT 2025/26/28

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: DEDT 2025/26/28
  • 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

The Director is responsible for facilitating empowerment within the Green Economy, Mining (including value chain partnerships), Agriculture, Tourism, and Manufacturing sectors, with a particular focus on rural and township economy revitalization.
Yes. This is a re-advertisement of the post previously published in DPSA Circular 10 of 2025. Applicants who applied previously are explicitly encouraged to re-apply to be considered for the current cycle.
Candidates must have an NQF level 7 qualification and exactly 5 years of experience at a middle or senior management level. Failure to demonstrate management-level experience in the public or private sector will lead to disqualification.

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