director-business-regulations-ref-no-dedt-20242502-at-mpumalanga-department-economic-development-and-tourism

Job Description:

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Mpumalanga means “Place where the Sun Rises” and people are drawn to the province by its magnificent scenery, fauna and flora, and the fascinating remnants of the 1870 gold-rush era. With a surface area of only 76 495 km2, it is the second-smallest province after Gauteng, yet has the fourth-largest economy in South Africa. Bordered by Mozambiq...

Director: Business Regulations REF NO: DEDT 2024/25/02

REF NO: DEDT 2024/25/02

REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 7 qualification in Law/Economics/Business Management or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience at middle management level.
Knowledge of the legal framework, Public Finance Management Act 01, 1999 and other relevant prescripts.
Knowledge of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, 2017. Liquor Act 59 of 2003, Mpumalanga Consumer Affairs Regulations, Mpumalanga Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008.
Knowledge of Government budgeting processes.
Competencies: The preferable candidate must display these competencies at competent levels: Strategic Capability, Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication, Honesty and Integrity.

DUTIES:

Ensure compliance with National and Provincial Business Regulations Legislations responsible for the regulation and support of businesses (formal and Informal Trade); i.e. Implementation of Business Act;
Identify and address Red Tape associated with Business compliance;
Conduct Business Inspections;
Assist Local Municipalities to issue Business Licenses;
Monitor implementation of Provincial Informal Economy Policy;
Facilitate development of Municipal Informal Economy Policies & bylaws.
Facilitate stakeholder partnership towards the support of the sector;
Coordinate inspections with municipalities and other multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Manage all governance related matters of the Directorate.