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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MANUFACTURING

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

15 September 2026

Reference

REFS/056289

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

Location

Umnotho House Johannesburg

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)

Requirements

Grade 12. NQF Level 6/7 in Economics/Development Studies/Development Economics qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years' experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent supervisory management experience in economic development, policy development, strategy development, project management, industrial development or manufacturing sector development. Code 8/10 driver’s license is essential.

Duties

Develop, review, and promote policy frameworks and strategies to ensure the development and maintenance of a comprehensive and tailor-made ecosystem for the manufacturing sector. Develop and review growth enhancing 163 strategies for the manufacturing sector. Develop and review sector strategies/plans that align the development of the manufacturing sector to changes in the industry. Develop and review policies and strategies/plans that advance coordination and cooperation amongst the different spheres of government. Develop implementation guidelines for reviewed policies and sector-specific strategies/plans. Determine if current policies and strategies/plans are still relevant or if they should be reviewed. Benchmark against best practice manufacturing sector strategies, policies, and common practices. Benchmark against new initiatives within the manufacturing sector. Display a clear understanding of industrial policy and its implementation. Display a clear understanding of manufacturing and its role in industrial development. Possess the ability to identify key interventions to ensure industrialisation, inclusive growth and township development. Review existing programmes to accelerate growth and job creation within the manufacturing sector. Design new programmes and mechanisms to accelerate growth, sustainability, and job creation within the 10 high-growth sectors and other key manufacturing sectors. Identify potential partners to implement provincial objectives on industrialisation. Develop a business case and terms of reference to appoint key industry players for the development of the sector for industrialisation purposes. Collaborate with key business units to develop business cases and terms of reference to meet provincial objectives of job creation, SMME development and industrialisation. Develop a business case and terms of reference with the intention of identifying and appointing a potential partner. Develop an implementation plan with the service provider to achieve economic development aspirations. Develop an MOU/MOA to guide the relationship with the service provider. Develop an SLA for the particular financial year to implement the identified programme. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme. Manage outsourced projects. Possess the ability to design and plan mitigation strategies to ensure successful implementation of identified pr

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Gauteng. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·NQF Level 6/7 in Economics/Development Studies/Development Economics qualification as recognised by SAQA
  • ·A minimum of three (3) years' experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent supervisory management experience in economic development, policy development, strategy development, project management, industrial development or manufacturing sector development
  • ·Code 8/10 driver’s license is essential

Key Duties

  • ·Develop, review, and promote policy frameworks and strategies to ensure the development and maintenance of a comprehensive and tailor-made ecosystem for the manufacturing sector
  • ·Develop and review growth enhancing 163 strategies for the manufacturing sector
  • ·Develop and review sector strategies/plans that align the development of the manufacturing sector to changes in the industry
  • ·Develop and review policies and strategies/plans that advance coordination and cooperation amongst the different spheres of government
  • ·Develop implementation guidelines for reviewed policies and sector-specific strategies/plans
  • ·Determine if current policies and strategies/plans are still relevant or if they should be reviewed
  • ·Benchmark against best practice manufacturing sector strategies, policies, and common practices
  • ·Benchmark against new initiatives within the manufacturing sector
  • ·Display a clear understanding of industrial policy and its implementation
  • ·Display a clear understanding of manufacturing and its role in industrial development

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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