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Deputy Director

Closing Date
2025/05/26

Reference Number
WCG250422-4

Tracking Number
DEDAT 30/2025

Job Title
Deputy Director: Enterprise Development, Ref No. DEDAT 30/2025

Department
Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level
11

Enquiries
Mr J. Wolmarans at: (021) 483 8110/ 2628

Job Type
Permanent

Location – Country
South Africa

Location – Province
Western Cape

Location – Town / City
Cape Town- CBD

Job Purpose
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to contribute to the creation of an enabling environment for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME).

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce, Business Administration or related field; 3 years middle management experience; Minimum of 3 years’ experience in small business / MSME development; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation
Postgraduate qualification.

Key Performance Areas
Develop, implement and monitor programmatic initiatives to facilitate MSME access to non- financial and financial support; Promote entrepreneurship to contribute towards an entrepreneurial culture; Develop and implement strategies, policies, plans and programmatic initiatives for micro, small, and medium enterprise development; Facilitate micro, small, and medium enterprise ecosystem collaboration and partnership; Provide strategic support to provincial and municipal enterprise initiatives; Administration (Financial Management and People Management).

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Knowledge of economics; Enterprise development; Research application in economics; Financial management; Stakeholder management; Management principles; Project management; Public Service procedure; Applicable policies and procedures; Relationship management. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Project management; Analytical skills; Policy analysis skills; Financial management skills; Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills; Influencing skills; Presentation skills; Conflict management skills; Communication skills (written and verbal); Relationship management skills; Networking and linking skills; People management skills; Motivational skills.

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Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11).

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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