Economic Development Officer - Johannesburg

Requirements:

• • This position often requires relevant work experience in economic development, business development, or a related field.
• • The amount of experience necessary for the role can vary depending on the employer and the job requirements, but typically employers expect at least a year of experience for entry-level positions and five to 10 years for senior-level positions.
• • Customer service or leadership experience may also be helpful, as you may work directly with the public and lead projects.

Responsibilities:

• • To deputise for the Regeneration Project Manager in relation to the completion of tasks, projects and attendance at meetings as required.
• • To field and support enquiries from businesses and property professionals, signposting them to the most appropriate sources of assistance.
• • Work to improve the borough's activities in the economic regeneration field, with a specific focus on the themes of the Economic Development Strategy, levelling up and Towns fund agendas.
• • Maintain awareness of external influences upon the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Borough. Investigate and, where appropriate, bid for external funding opportunities and initiatives to ensure the Council is best placed to maximise such opportunities.
• • Develop contacts, resources, information databases and intelligence; promote partnerships with a wide range of organizations, especially in the property sector and those with a specific focus on economic, social, and inter-authority working groups and represent the Council on partnerships as appropriate at county and regional level.