Deputy Director: Fraud And Anti-corruption

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**Overview** This position is for a Deputy Director within the Risk, Anti-Corruption and Integrity Management Branch of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development. The role is based at Umnotho House in Johannesburg and offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R932,292 (Level 11). **What you will do** The successful candidate will: * Develop, review, and promote policy frameworks and strategies to ensure the development and maintenance of a comprehensive and tailor-made ecosystem for the manufacturing sector. * Develop and review growth enhancing strategies for the manufacturing sector. * Develop and review sector strategies/plans that align the development of the manufacturing sector to changes in the industry. * Develop and review policies and strategies/plans that advance coordination and cooperation amongst the different spheres of government. * Develop implementation guidelines for reviewed policies and sector-specific strategies/plans. * Determine if current policies and strategies/plans are still relevant or if they should be reviewed. * Benchmark against best practice manufacturing sector strategies, policies, and common practices. * Benchmark against new initiatives within the manufacturing sector. * Display a clear understanding of industrial policy and its implementation. * Display a clear understanding of manufacturing and its role in industrial development. * Possess the ability to identify key interventions to ensure industrialisation, inclusive growth and township development. * Review existing programmes to accelerate growth and job creation within the manufacturing sector. * Design new programmes and mechanisms to accelerate growth, sustainability, and job creation within the 10 high-growth sectors and other key manufacturing sectors. * Identify potential partners to implement provincial objectives on industrialisation. * Develop a business case and terms of reference to appoint key industry players for the development of the sector for industrialisation purposes. * Collaborate with key business units to develop business cases and terms of reference to meet provincial objectives of job creation, SMME development and industrialisation. * Develop a business case and terms of reference with the intention of identifying and appointing a potential partner. * Develop an implementation plan with the service provider to achieve economic development aspirations. * Develop an MOU/MOA to guide the relationship with the service provider. * Develop an SLA for the particular financial year to implement the identified programme. * Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme. * Manage outsourced projects. * Possess the ability to design and plan mitigation strategies to ensure successful implementation of identified programmes. * Consult with stakeholders in the national, provincial and local governments, private sector, international organisations and entrepreneurs. * Communicate new projects and improved sector policies and strategies. * Collaborate with staff within the department, other departments, and the private sector in the development of sector plans and the implementation of projects for the manufacturing sector. * Prepare speeches and briefing notes for the political office bearers on the development of policies and strategies for the manufacturing sector. * Correspond with research and educational institutions on the policies and strategies on manufacturing. * Engage with implementing partners and assess progress of the project, identify challenges and intervene. * Report monthly, quarterly, and annually on project implementation. * Collect and verify proof of evidence based on targets stated in the implementation plan and Service Level Agreements. * Manage responses to audit queries. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12. * NQF Level 7 in Economics/Development Studies/Development Economics qualification as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of three (3) years' experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent supervisory management experience in economic development, policy development, strategy development, project management, industrial development or manufacturing sector development. * Code 8/10 driver’s license is essential. **Who should apply** Candidates with a strong background in economic development, policy, strategy, and project management, particularly within industrial or manufacturing sectors, are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will possess an NQF Level 7 qualification in Economics, Development Studies, or Development Economics, coupled with at least three years of supervisory experience in relevant fields. A driver's license (Code 8/10) is also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-economic-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057151 Source: govpage

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