Assistant Director: LED _ MN4038/25

REQUIREMENTS

-B-Degree or equivalent NQF qualification in Local Economic Development, Economics, Public Administration, Town and Regional Planning, Tourism 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 work experience related to Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Tourism or Agriculture. Experience within local government authority will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

-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 and contribute to job creation. -Align projects to the departments Key Performance Indicators. -Assist small emerging businesses to expand their skills and achieve economic growth and job creation. - Identify investment opportunities aligned with municipal strategic priorities, including manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. - Build partnerships with business chambers, developers, and strategic private stakeholders. -Arrange and facilitate training programmes for community members and stakeholders. - Facilitate LED, SMME’s, Agriculture and Tourism stakeholder/Forum Meetings. – Initiate programmes to assist informal traders and support the informal economy.  - Facilitate the management of informal trading stalls -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, Agriculture 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.

SALARY          R 507 912.00 – R 546 840.00 p.a.  (Level 04 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                                                               Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 840 382.00 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 14 JANUARY 2026

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435,7557,7569,7432. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.