WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via or http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

CLOSING DATE : 17 August 2026 

NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, 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. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DIRECTOR: RED TAPE REDUCTION REF NO: DEDAT 22/2026 

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government.

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate legal qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA; Minimum of 5 years’ experience middle and/or senior management experience. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Knowledge of government processes and procedures; Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Excellent written and verbal skills; Advanced knowledge of business development support measures; and Financial Management. 

DUTIES : Experience to identify and address regulatory and legislative blockages that inhibit economic growth and development; Experience to identify and address systemic process- and procedurally inefficiencies in business-facing services that impede business efficiency and growth; Experience to advocate and create awareness and support capacity-building amongst key stakeholders of the imperative of red tape reduction; Experience to facilitate the resolution of red tape enquiries and business complaints; Experience to lead recruitment aligned to approved staffing plans, and drive employee development through training, mentoring, and capacity-building initiatives to ensure sustained service delivery excellence; Experience to oversee performance management, evaluation, and recognition systems, while promoting sound labour relations, maintaining discipline, and contributing to workforce, service delivery, and information resource planning; Experience to lead the Directorate’s strategic planning and business planning processes by continuously defining and reviewing its objectives and priorities, monitoring performance against measurable targets, ensuring legislative compliance and proper record-keeping, and providing regular, high-level reporting to the Chief Director on operational and strategic matters; Experience to oversee and direct the Directorate’s budgeting processes, including preparation of annual and adjustment budgets, ensuring effective and compliant financial and procurement management, alignment of expenditure with strategic objectives, robust contract and risk management, accurate reporting to oversight bodies, and responsible management of assets. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr John Peters Tel No: (021) 483 9417 

OTHER POSTS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RED TAPE REDUCTION REF NO: DEDAT 24/2026 

(2 Year Contract) 

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to Strategy Development and Stakeholder management; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; SMME sector, including policies, dominant issues, role-players and service providers. Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Analytical; Report writing; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

DUTIES : Identify blockages and inhibitors to economic growth and development; Advocate and create awareness amongst stakeholders of the significance of red tape; Facilitate the resolving of identified blockages and regulatory restraints; Management of Human resources and Finance. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Augustus at aeysha.augustus@westerncape.gov.za

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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. 

POST 26/196 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CAPE CATALYST REF NO: DEDAT 23/2026 

SALARY : R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ administrative or project management experience in an economic development environment. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Infrastructure Development/Sector Development; Public administration; Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Project Management; Relationship Management; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language; Analytical; Planning and organising; Problem solving; Research; Communication skills (written and oral); Facilitation; Presentation; Monitoring and evaluation; Stakeholder management; Project planning. 

DUTIES : Provide project administration support in respect of projects and programmes: Develop and prepare funding proposals for projects and programmes; Provide project office services and administration as it relates to the programmes; Develop and administer procurement processes or transfers of projects; Develop terms of reference (Tor) and compliance processes; Oversee service providers and implementing agencies compliance to terms and conditions of projects; Monitor and evaluate project progress to ensure alignment of project objectives; Identify project risks; Implement risk mitigation measures and administer red tape challenges; Participate in strategic and decision-making processes: Perform information gathering and analysis of finding; Compile an inventory of data sources; Develop and administer databases and information systems; Provide input in the development of strategies; Contribute to the conceptualisation of projects and programmes aligned to the Department's strategic framework and objectives; Coordinate suitable and preferred stakeholders to the development and implementation of projects and programmes: Formulate and implement stakeholder management strategies related to projects and programmes; Develop and maintain the required stakeholder relationships; Provide a secretariate service at stakeholder forums and with task teams; Administer the stakeholder database; Develop and implement communication and information sharing methods; Coordinate Integrated Development Planning: Provide support to ensure alignment with municipal Integrated Development Plans (IDP’s) and Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs); Assist with the spatial analysis and mapping of Cape Catalyst projects in relation to the above; Liaise with municipal planning, infrastructure and economic development officials to facilitate alignment; Contribute to the preparation of planning inputs, alignment reports, briefing notes and presentations for decision-making structures; Keep a log of economic catalytic infrastructure opportunities emanating from provincial as well as municipal infrastructure assets; Provide support in respect of budget planning and financial management: Contribute to the preparation of short-term (1 year) and longer-term (2-5 years) budget plans; Support the monitoring of expenditure for the purpose of sound fiscal responsibility; Support the preparation of consolidated financial reports for decision-making assessment. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr Jan Bezuidenhout Tel No: (021) 483 5827 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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.