SUMMARY:
SENIOR MANAGER: INVEST SA FOR GAUTENG
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GGDA)
POSITION INFO:
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development. The GGDA has the mandate to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through: • Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action. • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region. • Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximize service delivery outcomes. • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by conducting: o Business enablement o Establishment of capital projects o Land development o Trade and investment promotion The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Executive: Trade, Investment and Regulatory Enablement (Invest SA) and will be expected to execute the following tasks: • Strategy Implementation. Develop operational processes for one stop shop interface between GGDA clients and business regulatory departments. • Develop and conclude MoUs and manage SLAs with partner Departments, regulatory bodies, National entities, municipalities, and private sector organizations. • Develop and implement working guidelines and policies and other operational requirements. Implement automation of processes\/procedures interface with partners and clients • Implement and maintain digital client interface system and ensure responses to clients within set frames. • Form and maintain relationships with other economic development agencies in Gauteng and other similar agencies, e.g., GEP, SEDA, IDC, etc. • Develop and maintain working protocols with relevant national, provincial, local government departments, e.g. the DTIC, DHA, DWS, DoL, GDARDE, COJ, COT, COE etc. • Establish and maintain relations with business advisory firms and consultancies based locally and abroad. • Establish and maintain relations with foreign embassies and trade organizations based in Gauteng and\/or South Africa. Financial Leadership • Draft a sub-unit budget and provide input into the divisional budget. • Monitor the budget monthly to ensure expenses are aligned to the budgetary guidelines. • Submit budget reports to Line Manager for review and sign-off. Organisational Leadership and People Management • Providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities within the organization. • Participating in the recruitment process, which may involve identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions. • Setting performance goals and conducting regular performance evaluations for team members. This may also involve providing feedback, addressing performance issues, and recognizing achievements. • Resolving conflicts and issues among team members and ensuring a harmonious working environment. • Work in conjunction with other Business Units' management to ensure alignment and value-added approach to organisation. Stakeholder Relationship Management • Formulate stakeholder plans and strategies to optimize the effectiveness of engagement and management. • Organize and coordinate quarterly engagement sessions with all Invest SA Gauteng stakeholders. Identify and integrate new partners from both the public and private sectors. • Curate and coordinate quarterly ease-of-doing-business sessions involving relevant stakeholders and investors. • Manage critical relationships with Invest SA national (the dtic). Develop and oversee a stakeholder relationship framework. • Spearhead relationship-building strategies to ensure the retention and expansion of investments. Lead and facilitate round-table discussions with key stakeholders from both the private and public sectors on pertinent investor-related topics. • Foster relationships with key national, provincial, and local government partners to support business facilitation and regulatory enablement. • Cultivate relationships with various international missions to attract and maintain investment partnerships. • Maintain positive internal relationships with GGDA subsidiaries, special economic zones, etc. Establish networks to collaboratively address investor-related concerns. • Stay informed about changes in the regulatory environment and advocate for the development of investor-friendly policies. Financial Leadership • Draft a sub-unit budget and provide input into the divisional budget. • Monitor the budget monthly to ensure expenses are aligned to the budgetary guidelines. Submit budget reports to Line Manager for review and sign-off. Organisational Leadership and People Management • Providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities within the organization. • Participating in the recruitment process, which may involve identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions. • Setting performance goals and conducting regular performance evaluations for team members. This may also involve providing feedback, addressing performance issues, and recognizing achievements. • Resolving conflicts and issues among team members and ensuring a harmonious working environment. • Work in conjunction with other Business Units' management to ensure alignment and value-added approach to organisation. Stakeholder Relationship Management • Formulate stakeholder plans and strategies to optimize the effectiveness of engagement and management. • Organize and coordinate quarterly engagement sessions with all invest SA Gauteng stakeholders. Identify and integrate new partners from both the public and private sectors. • Curate and coordinate quarterly ease-of-doing-business sessions involving relevant stakeholders and investors. Manage critical relationships with Invest SA national (the dtic). • Develop and oversee a stakeholder relationship framework. Spearhead relationship building strategies to ensure the retention and expansion of investments. • Lead and facilitate round-table discussions with key stakeholders from both the private and public sectors on pertinent investor-related topics. • Foster relationships with key national, provincial, and local government partners to support business facilitation and regulatory enablement. • Cultivate relationships with various international missions to attract and maintain investment partnerships. Maintain positive internal relationships with GGDA subsidiaries, special economic zones, etc. Establish networks to collaboratively address investor-related concerns. • Stay informed about changes in the regulatory environment and advocate for the development of investor-friendly policies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: • Postgraduate Degree or NQF Level 8 qualification in commerce, investments or enterprise-related discipline • 5 management years of experience in commerce, investments, or enterprise-related environment • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes • Understanding of the Foreign & Local Economic development industry • Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation\/governance applicable to the organisation\/industry \/country • The ability to define, scope, plan and execute projects according project management methodology. The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation
