PRINCIPAL CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGY AND RISK OFFICER: GRADE 12 683 views

Vacancy

Qualifications, Person Specifications and Experience
⦁ Degree in Economics or equivalent from a reputable university
⦁ A relevant Master’s Degree is a distinct advantage
⦁ Possessron of a relevant professional qualification
⦁ A minimum of 6 years’ experience. 2 which are to be in local Authorities or public enterprises
⦁ Must be prepared to work under pressure and at odd times
⦁ Must be at least 30 years of age
⦁ A clean class 4 driver s license

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will be reporting o the Town Clerk and will be responsible for:
⦁ Identifying potential income generating projects for Council
⦁ Conduct surveys and monitoring economic trends
⦁ Eteveloping. managing, promoting City Council Strategic Business Units
⦁ Creating an action plan in order to implement the economic development strategy and monitoring its progress
⦁ Setting up training schemes for local businesses and unemployed human capital
⦁ Marketing the City’s goods and services locally and Interna- tionalty
⦁ Assessment of project proposals for investments and subsequent recommendation for allocations of stands for ndustriol/ commercial development
⦁ Advising Council on any form of Public Private Partnership programmes and other forms of partnership
⦁ Coming up with investment promotion strategies
⦁ Monitoring implementation of investment projects and programs
⦁ Liaising with prospective investors
⦁ To carry out any other functions as delegated by the Town Clerk from time to time