Manager: Led and Tourism Jobs

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12
• National Diploma in Economics/Business Administration/Development Studies/Tourism Studies/Agriculture at NQF Level 6
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Office applications
• 5-7 years related experience in a Local Economic Development field in Local Government, of which 2 years must be in a supervisory or management position
• A valid Code B driver’s license

COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Relationships: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality.
• Communication: The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner, and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication from others.
• Service Delivery Orientation: The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes to achieve municipal goals.
• Coaching and Mentoring: The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development to optimize their talent.
• Direction Setting: The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others to obtain buy-in and commitment to the goals of the unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulate and implement an Economic Strategy and Local Economic Development Plan for Nongoma Local Municipality.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, media, and National, Provincial, and Local Government bodies to facilitate an enabling environment for economic development.
• Prepare proposals detailing the strategic focus of the Municipality with respect to the constitutional mandate for local economic development in Nongoma Local Municipality.
• Identify, adapt, or develop appropriate tools and programs for micro and SMME business skills, especially among women and youth.
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of approved projects and programs, evaluate intervention phases against milestones, and provide recommendations.
• Provide technical support to beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries of the LED programs and ensure compliance with generally accepted project management principles and procedures.
• Control processes associated with the application, approval, and issuance of business licenses and operating permits, verify compliance with regulations and rules, and authorize or reject applications.
• Give effect to inspection and oversight processes to manage compliance with business laws, by-laws, and regulations relating to the operation of classes or categories of business.

Deadline: 31st October 2025