The application deadline was 28 August 2026.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is re-advertising two Deputy Director: Black Industrialist Programme positions at its Head Office in Pietermaritzburg. The posts are senior Level 11 roles focused on enterprise and industrial development, with a particular emphasis on implementing KwaZulu-Natal’s Black Industrialist framework. Candidates need an appropriate business, economics, production or operations qualification together with junior-management experience in enterprise development within manufacturing or industrial-development projects.
Position Overview
- Position: Deputy Director: Black Industrialist Programme
- Posts: 2
- Reference: DD-BIP 01/JULY 2026
- Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
- Salary: R932,292 – R1,098,195 per annum
- Level: 11
- Closing date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants need an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Business Management, Business Administration, Economics, Production, Operations Management or a related recognised field. A minimum of three years of junior-management experience in Enterprise Development within the manufacturing environment or an industrial-development project is required. A valid driver’s licence is also essential.
Knowledge and Competencies
The vacancy requires an understanding of manufacturing value chains, industrial development policy and economic transformation. Candidates should be familiar with public-service regulatory frameworks and relevant national and provincial development strategies. Useful skills include research, planning, project management, stakeholder management, negotiation, networking, report writing, presentation, budgeting, financial management and analysis of economic information.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Directors will help implement the KZN Black Industrial Framework and develop partnerships with stakeholders connected to the programme. They will support market and financial access for Black Industrialists and help develop and implement policies, strategies, frameworks and plans related to industrial development.
The job also carries management responsibility for the human and financial resources of the sub-directorate. Applicants should therefore be able to combine enterprise-development expertise with staff leadership, budgeting, planning and accountability for programme delivery.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to use the KwaZulu-Natal online e-Recruitment system. The department also accepts a completed Z83 and detailed CV through the application routes specified in the advert.
Apply through KZN e-Recruitment
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates are subject to verification and assessment requirements. The department can conduct security, qualification, citizenship and employment checks, and managerial applicants can be required to complete technical, competency and integrity assessments.
