REQUIREMENTS

• Gr 12; National Diploma /NQF Level 6 equivalent in a related field.
• In possession of at least a code B driver’s license  2 – 3 years’ experience in Local Economic Development.
• Working knowledge of Local government legislation and constitutional mandate;
• Experience in a local authority legislation will be advantageous
• No criminal records-
• The ability to develop and work with other persons, ability to work well under pressure, good report writing skills  Excellent written and oral communication and facilitation skills

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the implementation of the LED / Rural Development projects to ensure its compliance with the aims and objectives of the IDP  Conducting research and preparing data for the establishment of an Integrated Economic Development Plan; focusing on areas such as agriculture, mining, business sector and tourism to strengthen the fund
• Assisting with the implementation of SMME support programs to ensure that LED objectives are achieved.
• Assist with the coordination of LED and Rural Development strategies and programmes to ensure that the objectives are met and that optimum utilisation of available resources are achieved  Assist government agencies and statutory institutions with the implementation of SMME support programmes so that the LED / rural development objectives are achieved.
• Facilitating and encouraging the generating of ideas and concepts from SMME’s, the community and other role players as development opportunities;
• Identifying business opportunities from the agricultural, mining business, tourism and other sectors and assist SMME’s by soliciting expert advice;
• Handling all enquiries and advise developers and job hunters regarding development objectives and opportunities;