Sep 07, 2010 - 
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER for Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA)
Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA) is a municipal entity wholly owned by the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. The Agency (ANDA) is mandated to carry out the promotion and implementation of local economic development initiatives and investment and trade promotion on behalf of the District Municipality.
An exciting opportunity exists at the agency and the successful candidate will report directly to the Board of Directors. A competitive remuneration package will be offered. This contract position will be for a period of 5 years.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
- To provide strategic leadership in line with the legislative mandate and to oversee the management and administration of the Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA) in order to deliver sustainable, co-ordinated and integrated economic development, rural development and trade and investment promotion services. As an Executive Director of ANDA reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will be in charge of overall strategic, operational and financial management thus ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To drive and oversee the implementation of ANDA’s strategy
- Overall organizational management
- Act as an initiator of rural economic development policies/programs that will result in unlocking the value and potential of the Alfred Nzo region through the regular identification, investigation and evaluation of new development and business opportunities locally, regionally and internationally
- Oversee the design, marketing, promotion and delivery of quality programmes, products and services for ANDA
- Ensure to the long term financial viability and sustainability of ANDA
- Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in the industry/field;
- Internal Audit and Risk management
- Develop ANDA to be a centre of excellence for Economic, Business and Sector Intelligence
- Provide efficient and effective support to the ANDA Board of Directors
·To develop and implement an Information and Research repository
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Post Graduate qualification in commerce, geography or business
- Strategic Leader with business acumen
- At least 7 years strategic management experience in a multidisciplinary environment, preferably within the Economic Development sector ;
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Understanding of local government environment;
- Understanding of economic development issues;
- Understanding of corporate governance principles
- Project Management knowledge and experience
- Must have good communication, networking and negotiation skills, is pro-active, results driven and a team player.
- Computer literacy
Closing date: 12 July 2010
All enquiries should be directed to V Makholwa at 039 254 5000
No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
NB: The agency is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the provisions of the employment equity act will be taken into consideration in filling advertised post, it is our intention to promote representativity in respect of race, gender and disability, in support of these strategy special groups should indicate their category on the application letter. Applicants must indicate the media where the advert was. When the applicant has not been unsuccessful; correspondence will be with shortlisted candidates only.
The agency reserves the right not to continue with interviews and appointments if it that feels no suitable candidate could be found. Appointment is subject to appropriate security clearance, a competency assessment as well as reference and qualification checks.
Application letters must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of certificates. Kindly direct all the application to, The Municipal Manager: Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Erf 1400 Ntsizwa Street, P/Bag x 511, Mt Ayliff, 4735.
