City Of Johannesburg Metro Director: Economic Development Facilitation Vacancy
City Of Johannesburg Metro
General / Other
More City Of Johannesburg Metro posts →Monthly stipend
R83157,41/month
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- SETA
- LGSETA
- Posted
- 19 Aug 2026
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How this salary compares
At R83 157 a month, this post pays above the median of R58 324 for permanent posts asking for Degree (NQF 7), in Gauteng (7 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R50 890 and R70 632.
- 25th percentile
- R50 890
- Median
- R58 324
- 75th percentile
- R70 632
This post sits in the 93rd percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 7 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The City of Johannesburg Metro has an opening for a permanent Director in Economic Development Facilitation. This position is a significant career opportunity for individuals seeking to contribute to the economic growth of the city.
This role involves leading the Economic Development Facilitation directorate, focusing on strategic partnerships to secure financial and non-financial support from both private sector and government entities. The successful candidate will play a key part in overseeing intergovernmental relations within the City's economic development framework and fostering collaboration with the private sector on economic projects and programmes.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in International Relations and Economic Science, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field (NQF level 7).
- 10 years of middle management experience in the Public Sector.
- Experience in designing and packaging commercially viable proposals in the public sector.
- Experience in innovative project/programme implementation within local government.
- Experience in managing intergovernmental relations, including practical experience in designing and managing stakeholders in the public sector.
- Excellent working knowledge of public sector strategies and developmental imperatives.
- Valid Code 8 driver’s license.
- Membership of a professional body in resource mobilisation or fundraising will serve as an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Head the Economic Development Facilitation directorate.
- Promote strategic partnerships to leverage financial and non-financial support from the private sector and all spheres of government.
- Oversee the implementation of Intergovernmental relations in compliance with the City's Economic Development policy and framework.
- Oversee the implementation, development, and review of resource mobilisation proposals in collaboration with city stakeholders.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with the private sector for implementing relevant economic development projects/programmes.
- Plan, monitor, and control the directorate's annual operating and capital budgets.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via the provided link.
- Complete the online job application form.
- Attach certified copies of your qualification/s/certificates, ID, and an updated CV.
- Be prepared to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.
- You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relevant to the vacancy.
- If you hold membership in professional bodies, ensure you provide your membership number and expiry date.
- Internal applicants will need to provide their employee number.
- It is recommended to use Google Chrome when applying.
Apply here: https://share.hsforms.com/1HqgqTEi3TqyRRpKwTuCFVg469tl
This listing in context
What the 326 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 130
- In Gauteng
- 59
- Closing within 7 days
- 28
25% of the 130 live permanent posts we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 326 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 132 opportunities in Gauteng.
What you'll need to apply
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- The employer’s own application form
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How the selection usually runs
- Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
- Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.
What you leave with
Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.
Where this leads next
Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
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