PERMANENT CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, PATERSON GRADE D3, SALARY R R863 560.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM

The Gauteng IDZ Development Company SOC Ltd (‘GIDZ’ or Gauteng IDZ’) is a Special Purpose Vehicle established by the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency to manage the establishment and operationalization of defined infrastructure programmes at the designated Industrial Development Zone (‘IDZ’) at the O R Tambo International Airport.

The establishment of the Gauteng IDZ was undertaken in support of the IDZ programme initiated by National Government, which programme, amongst others, called for the establishment of dedicated vehicles to manage the IDZ process in designated IDZ areas, of which the OR Tambo International Airport is one such area. The mandate of the Gauteng IDZ is to create an enabling platform for investment opportunities through public/private partnerships and direct development investment.

The intention is for the Gauteng IDZ to drive focused manufacturing and beneficiation programmes whilst helping to position Gauteng as a global city region. Key to delivering this mandate is that these programmes will use international best practices and will increase industrialisation and manufacturing capability in Gauteng. The Gauteng IDZ will support the GGDA in its aim that key Provincial Strategies are supported in a manner that ensures success of those strategies.

The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Chief Investment Officer (GIDZ Executive), and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

  • Business intelligence, research and strategy development
  • Ensure that the right environmental framework and initiatives are being developed to further economic growth and job creation in the O.R Tambo SEZ’s locations
  • Support the development of the O.R Tambo SEZ’s strategy and implementation of the strategic, performance, and operational plans.
  • Develop knowledge-based articles on aspects/topics impacting the O.R Tambo SEZ.
  • Interpret the spatial development patterns around the O.R Tambo SEZ to respond to economic development opportunities.
  • Identify SMMEs opportunities in the targeted sector value chains that link to the O.R Tambo SEZ’s development.
  • Conceptualise and lobby for sector-specific incentives.

 

Financial Leadership

  • Give input in the development of a budget for high impact economic development projects.

 

Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Engage relevant stakeholders including potential investors, regulatory bodies, and SMMEs on potential opportunities at O.R Tambo SEZ
  • Identify and/or engage with identified stakeholders on sector specific incentives, strategy and/or policies.

 

Good Corporate Governance & Compliance

  • Produce reports within the prescribed project reporting timeframes
  • Give advice on the impact of any changes to the regulatory framework/ legislative/strategy affecting the O.R Tambo SEZ.

 

Organizational Effectiveness

  • Continuously analyse the market/environment to identify the latest developments for the improvement of mechanisms and processes relating to effective management of the O.R Tambo SEZ agenda
  • Contribute to a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.
  • Provide support to internal stakeholders in matters of Business intelligence and reporting.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • A relevant bachelor’s degree or NQF Level 7 qualification
  • A relevant postgraduate or NQF Level 8 and above qualification.
  • Years Experience
  • 3 years of experience in an economic development environment.
  • Required (Competencies & level of competencies) max 6 Technical Behavioural
  • Understanding of government policies and strategies relevant to the sectors identified for location at the O.R Tambo SEZ.
  • Understanding the market trends that can impact the development of the O.R Tambo SEZ.
  • Organising and coordination
  • Problem solving and analysis
  • Excellent verbal and written (including report writing) communication at all levels
  • An innovative thinker with the ability to identify/use tools/techniques that encourage innovative thinking

 

Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.

 

Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

 

Only queries can be forward to – recruitment@ggda.co.za

The closing date for applications is 24 May 2026.

“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as pe POPIA”

 

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