Mpumalanga Department Economic Development and Tourism
Mpumalanga, meaning “Place where the Sun Rises,” attracts visitors with its stunning scenery, wildlife, plants, and historical sites from the 1870 gold-rush era. Covering 76,495 km², it is South Africa’s second-smallest province after Gauteng but has the fourth-largest economy. It borders Mozambique and offers exciting opportunities in economic development.
Assistant Director: Economic Empowerment
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 3 years
- Location Mpumalanga
- Job Field Project Management
Requirements:
- An appropriate SAQA-recognized NQF level 6 qualification in Economics, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, or Business Administration, plus at least three years of experience in economic empowerment or enterprise development.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the B-BBEE Act, B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, Sector Charters, Employment Equity Act, and provincial and national macro-economic policies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills.
- Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Duties:
- Support the empowerment of black-owned companies in the Nkangala District.
- Connect black-owned companies with funding support agencies across the country.
- Monitor the application of B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice and Sector Codes in all sectors of the provincial economy.
- Encourage procurement from B-BBEE-compliant businesses by government and the private sector.
- Assist with the work of the Provincial B-BBEE Advisory Council.
- Help build a database of B-BBEE-compliant companies in the district.
- Provide advice on B-BBEE to stakeholders in the private and public sectors.
- Supervise staff in the unit, manage performance, and oversee operations in the district.
Deadline: 12th December 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Mpumalanga Provincial Government website.
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