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:
- Â 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. Â Â 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. Â Â 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
- Â 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