Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) Executive Manager: Investment Promotion and Economic Development Vacancy 2026 | Apply with Master's Degree (NQF Level 9)

Opportunity Overview

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for the role of Executive Manager: Investment Promotion and Economic Development. This is a five-year fixed-term contract position within the Grade 22 compensation framework.

This key leadership role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will be instrumental in providing strategic direction to drive investment promotion, economic development, industrialisation, and resource mobilisation efforts for the Eastern Cape province.

The aim of this position is to contribute significantly to inclusive economic growth, increased investment, and job creation, ultimately enhancing the long-term competitiveness of the Eastern Cape economy. The role focuses on positioning the province as a preferred destination for both domestic and foreign direct investment.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master's Degree (NQF Level 9) in Economics, Commerce, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' relevant experience in investment promotion, economic development, industrialisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in developing and implementing the Corporation's investment promotion and economic development strategy.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the ECDC's corporate strategy.
• Ensure sound governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance within the division.
• Develop and implement strategies to position the Eastern Cape as a competitive investment destination.
• Lead initiatives to attract both domestic and foreign direct investment.
• Facilitate investor attraction, investor aftercare, and investment facilitation services.
• Coordinate provincial investment missions, conferences, and promotional activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of sector development and industrialisation strategies.
• Promote industrial development, localisation, and value-chain development across priority sectors.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive resource mobilisation strategy to support provincial economic development.
• Mobilise financial and technical resources from government, development finance institutions, donor agencies, and strategic partners.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders.
• Lead economic research and sector analysis to identify emerging investment opportunities.
• Facilitate the development of bankable projects through feasibility studies and business case development.
• Provide effective financial management for the division.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

How to Apply

Please send your application via email to:

• Email Address: humanresources@ecdc.co.za

The closing date for applications is July 24, 2026.