• Full Time
  • Secunda, South Africa

Govan Mbeki Municipality

Manager: Local Economic Development

Govan Mbeki Municipality | Secunda, Mpumalanga

Position Type: Full Time

Core Mission:

Drive sustainable community development through:

  • Service delivery excellence
  • Local economic growth and job creation
  • Financial sustainability
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Workforce empowerment
  • Good governance practices

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, or Business Administration
  • 8 years’ relevant experience (local government preferred)
  • Valid Code B driver’s license
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Strong knowledge of LED legislation and policy development
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement economic development strategies
  • Manage stakeholder engagement and partnerships
  • Coordinate tourism and heritage programs
  • Oversee rural regeneration initiatives
  • Analyze economic data and project proposals
  • Manage Social and Labour Plans implementation
  • Lead community skills development programs
  • Monitor heritage protection initiatives
  • Facilitate business support programs

Application Deadline: 19 September 2025

How to Apply:

Submit application through Govan Mbeki Municipality’s official website

Note: This position requires compliance with Municipal Staff Regulations (Gazette 45181 of 20 September 2021)

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