CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: SENIOR MANAGER: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

(5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, PATERSON GRADE D5, SALARY R1 392 953 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development created in terms of the Blue IQ Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd Amended Act (2012) merging Blue IQ Investment Holdings and the Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA.)

The GGDA is a group of companies made up of a Holding company and four subsidiaries i.e.

  • Automotive Supply Park t/a Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC)
  • The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC)
  • Constitution Hill (ConHill)
  • Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ)

The mandate thereof, is 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
  • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city
  • Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximise service delivery
  • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:
  • Business enablement
  • Establishment of capital projects
  • Land development
  • Trade and investment promotion

The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Executive: Macro Business Intelligence and Design and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

  • Develop and implement the Macro Business Intelligence Framework to guide the gathering of business intelligence, research, benchmarks, as well as the formulation of strategies, plans, and policies.
  • Enhance the research agenda, knowledge management strategy, and frameworks for the organisation and its subsidiaries using modern analytical methods
  • Lead and manage the department, providing regular reports to relevant structures, while identifying and managing risks.
  • Develop, execute, and review the unit’s strategy and operational plan aligned to the GGDA Corporate Strategy.
  • Overseeing macro-economic research implementation, managing knowledge sharing, documenting and updating business processes.
  • Managing outsourced contracts and providing financial leadership and stakeholder relationship engagement.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Economics or Social Sciences or Public
  • At least 5-7 years’ experience in a senior management level/role
  • Knowledge of government planning cycle and methodology.
  • Knowledge of National Treasury strategic planning and annual performance planning requirements.
  • Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of research methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge of benchmarking methodologies and tools.
  • Working knowledge of project and programme management.
  • Good working knowledge of project and programme

 

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 different abilities, 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 after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

  • The closing date for applications is 27 October 2024 at close of business.
  • Submissions should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za

 

“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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