Local Economic Development Officer

Closing Date: 12 September 2022
Salary: T11 (R282 600,00 per annum)

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (e.g. Local Economic Development / Economics).
• At least 2 years relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of legislation applicable to LED in the municipal environment and in-depth knowledge of applications, procedures and interpretative skills to formulate and implement plans and programmes.
• Computer Literacy.
• Valid B drivers’ license.
• Minimum competency qualification will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Identify key performance areas associated with the formulation and execution of programmes and initiatives to drive Local Economic development in the region.
• Formulate, align and implement local Economic Development plans and strategies.
• Develop and review the Integrated opportunities and formulating marketing plans and strategies.
• Monitors the functionality of LED for LED working groups.
• Assist local municipalities with development and implementation of LED plans and projects.
• Identifies opportunities with regards to Local Economic Development.
• Assist with identification of employment and growth opportunities.
• Create channels of communication with and development of SMME’s.
• Providing support to local traders, in marketing their products.
• Create opportunities for the implementation of district events.
• Engage national and provincial government for funding opportunities for economic development projects.
• Engage and form partnerships with private sector and potential investors for potential investment opportunities for the region.