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DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC RESEARCH & PLANNING REF.

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE

Salary band

R 1 551 807

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

PSC 22/293

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About this role

Department

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE

Location

Bhisho

Salary

R1317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13)

Requirements

National Senior Certificate plus NQF Level 7 (B- Degree/ Advanced Diploma) in Economics / Developmental Sciences/ Statistics or related. 5 years’ experience within Economic Development field at middle management or Senior Management level. Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage. The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Strategic Planning, Applied Strategic Thinking, Budgeting

Duties

Undertake and facilitate economic research. Profile, coordinate and consolidate the provincial research agenda. Manage key stakeholder relations in conducting and benchmarking economic research. Manage the allocated resources of the

Enquiries

Mr. O. Desi at 078 026 7383 / Mr. P. Makhele at 078 801 5909 For e-Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@dedea.gov.za

Notes

Employment Equity target: Coloured Male

Closing Date

10 July 2026

About construction and built environment roles in South Africa

The construction and built environment sector is a major employer in South Africa, driven by government infrastructure spending and private development. Quantity surveyors, site managers, civil engineers, and town planners are in consistent demand. Professional registration with bodies such as SACQSP (quantity surveyors), SACAP (architects), and SACLAP (landscape architects) is required for regulated posts. Large government infrastructure projects are administered through provincial departments of Public Works.

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE. 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.

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Requirements

·National Senior Certificate plus NQF Level 7 (B- Degree/ Advanced Diploma) in Economics / Developmental Sciences/ Statistics or related
·5 years’ experience within Economic Development field at middle management or Senior Management level
·Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage
·The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Strategic Planning, Applied Strategic Thinking, Budgeting

Key Duties

·Undertake and facilitate economic research
·Profile, coordinate and consolidate the provincial research agenda
·Manage key stakeholder relations in conducting and benchmarking economic research
·Manage the allocated resources of the

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓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 sasrecruit44@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC RESEARCH & PLANNING REF. position at PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE?+

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What is the salary for the DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC RESEARCH & PLANNING REF. position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 551 807. 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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