DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (REF: IFB-174)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (REF: IFB-174)

Overview: To conduct research and provide technical advice on the
development and amendments of incentive schemes and support
programmes.

SALARY : R1 059 105 per annum (level 12) (All-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE : Sunnyside, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

A qualification at NQF level 7 in Economics, Financial Analysis, Development
Studies or a relevant qualification. 3-5 years relevant managerial experience in
Economic, Research, or Financial sectors in the private/public sector.

Key Requirements: Experience in organisational strategic planning, performance
and financial management. Experience in Strategic capability and leadership
skills, communication skills (verbal and written), analytical skills, presentation
skills, organisational planning and customer focus. Strategic Management
Project Management, Financial Management and Computer Literacy
(Microsoft Office Package). Knowledge and understanding of public Service
Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Finance management Act and Treasury
Regulations.

Knowledge and understanding of key legislation applicable to
public entities and the dtic. Proven ability to manage stakeholder relations,
Research skills. Outgoing and able to engage managers at all levels of the
organization

DUTIES :

Develop guidelines on new and amended Incentives programmes: Review
proposal or concept document reporting corporate findings on the guidelines
and ensure alignment to the dtic policies. Compile guidelines for new and
amended incentive programmes for Director’s approval. Consolidate the inputs
from stakeholders in relation the proposed guidelines. Compile submission to
the Director-General for the approval of the new/revised guidelines. Facilitate
the process of approval of guidelines and obtaining of all relevant signatures.

Manage the handover process of the approved incentive and amendments to
be implemented by the Incentive Administration Unit and lead discussions with
the Marketing Unit for publication on the dtic website. Provide technical advice
and support through Interpretation Notes on the interpretation of incentives
guidelines to internal stakeholders. Undertake technical site visits to
stakeholders to understand the business needs of entities pertaining to
incentive requirements.

Research: Compile the Terms of Reference for
external Research studies to be conducted. Facilitate meetings with Service
Provider for external Research studies. Review and provide input on reports
submitted by Service Provider for external Research studies. Conduct
economic research to shape proposed incentive schemes and support
programmes. Project Management Develop project plans to introduce the new
incentives, amendments or phaseout to existing incentive products: Identify
relevant stakeholders for incentives development or amendments and convene
project teams. Develop performance indicators and manage the process of
developing incentive schemes. Report on the progress of projects and ensure
that milestones are achieved.

Review the Application and Claim forms:

Manage the application and claim form process and ensure that they have been
designed in line with the requirements and provisions of the guidelines. Liaise
with IT for the automation and editing of the application and claim forms. Check
the final application and claim forms for user friendliness and flow. Subdirectorate Management: Manage collation of inputs into the quarterly and
annual reports, business plans and targets Monitor financial resources and
assets of the unit. Manage the human resources of the sub-directorate.
Manage the process of reporting on financial and operational risk.

ENQUIRIES : Ms K Xaluva, Tel No: 012 394 1563 / L Mdashe, 012 394 3103

NOTE :

In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African
males, Coloured females, Coloured males, White males and persons with
disabilities.