Technical Advisor: Governance and Sustainability

3 months ago

Sandton, South Africa TalentCru Full time

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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