Appointment requirements
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Economics or any other study field related to the position
At least nine years' relevant working experience in an economic development environment, of which at least four years must be at managerial level
A valid Code B driving licence
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Primary functions
Manage, mentor and build the capacity of a team of economists, policy analysts and researchers to ensure high performance and continuous development
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including other government departments, academia and industry, to ensure research relevance and policy coherence
Direct the development of high-quality economic research to inform strategic policy decisions across key government priorities
Deliver support services in performance management and the reward and recognition programme for permanent employees
Conducting research to support the executive monitoring of the different city economic strategies and plans
Support the coordination of different governance structures overseeing economic development and growth initiatives in the City
Supporting the regular publishing of economic data publications in the city
Supporting the economic research agenda of the City
Ensuring integration of economic planning into other planning regimes of the City