Technical Advisor: Governance and Sustainability (5 year FTC)

SUMMARY:

JOB PURPOSE:

To pioneer the implementation of the SEZ governance and sustainability strategies aimed at developing competitive Special Economic Zones in South Africa.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in either Business Sciences, Economics, Finance or Development Economics
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POSITION INFO:


JOB PURPOSE:

To pioneer the implementation of the SEZ governance and sustainability strategies aimed at developing competitive Special Economic Zones in South Africa.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in either Business Sciences, Economics, Finance or Development Economics
• Honours or Masters Degrees preferable.
• Member of a professional body will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE:

•  5 - 8 years experience in a Senior Management position in regional development.
• Thorough understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Advanced knowledge and experience of industrial development and regional development
• Good capability on developing policy, guidelines and development instruments

1.    Accelerate the implementation of the SEZ Governance Model

• Lead the development of a new SEZ governance model that promotes better coordination
• Mobilise national support for the implementation of the new SEZ governance model
• Coordinate the involvement of all spheres of government and national sector departments in the planning and development of SEZ
• Provide support to provinces and SEZ on the establishment of SEZ entities
• Lead the establishment of SEZ entities
• Ensure that SEZ are established in accordance with the SEZ Act and dtic standards
• Ensure that SEZs adherence to good corporate governance through prudent financial management, enhancing viability and sustainability of projects

2.    Provide Technical Support Services on Sustainability to SEZs

• Provide technical support on the on the development of financial sustainability models for Special Economic Zones
• Capitalize on the regional competitive advantages
• Identify funding opportunities where required for viable SEZ, including external funding, joint, ventures, and grants
• Assess viability and risk of new SEZ projects and make new recommendations
• Working with other development institutions to coordinate the development of SEZs in line with their growth stage

3. Accelerate Industrialisation through SEZ

• Formulate and implement SEZ plans and strategies that align with current industrialization programs in the South Africa.
• Develop, execute and monitor the implementation of the regional impact of SEZ programme
• Mobilise private sector and government on the implementation of SEZ plans
• Keep abreast with market trends
•  Identify and initiate high impact programmes and projects in and with various SEZs
• Market the province’s industrial opportunities among potential local and international industrialists through among other things an annual industrial convention, industrial support services, industrial exhibitions, etc.
• Market the province’s industrial opportunities among potential local and international industrialists through among other things an annual industrial convention, industrial support services, industrial exhibitions, etc.
• Support the development of guidelines on various initiatives linked to success criteria for SEZs best practice

4. Research and Best Practice in SEZ and Regional Development

• Provide oversight on research projects that drive continuous improvement of the Programme
• Ensure research into new and existing processes, materials and techniques on regional development and SEZ growth
• Understand market trends and market analysis to appropriately guide the development of the programme in new areas
• Assess technical risks and mitigation plans
• Keep abreast of industry standards, regulations, and potential changes

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and organising
• Analytical thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder Management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration and Influence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Strategic Thinker
• Results orientated

LEADERSHIP COMPETNCIES – IF APPLICABLE FOR THE ROLE:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• People Management and Empowerment
• Financial Management




 

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