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STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: 
(EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME & SMALL MEDIUM MICRO ENTERPRISES) 
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM 
PD/DP/EDT/EPSM/01
 
Applications for the above position is invited from appropriately skilled and educated candidates. Please note further the naming of the post is subject to evaluation. 
 
The successful candidate will report to the Stellenbosch Municipality Manager: Economic Development & Tourism and must comply with the following: 
 
 
Minimum Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ Degree in Business Management / Management Science / Economics / Economic Development / Project Management / Entrepreneurship / Town and Regional Planning / Public Administration) ● Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience - preferably in SMME support services environment and facilitation of business opportunities or EPWP project co-ordination, and control and implementation● Valid Code B driver’s licence 
 
Other requirements: Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures ● Excellent computer literacy (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint ● Ability to work independently and develop good interpersonal relations ● Good Business Planning and report writing skills ● Ability to manage diverse clients / situations ● Reliability and punctuality, willing to work odd hours / days ● Able to develop and implement work programs ● Fluent in at least two of the three Western Cape official languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa), with most of the documentation prepared in English. ● Outstanding ability to communicate (verbally and written) 
 
 
Duties: Managing the Implementation of the Municipality’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Small Medium Micro Enterprises (SMME) development strategy and related action plan ● Maintaining and managing intergovernmental relations and stakeholder liaison with regards to Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Small Medium Micro Enterprises (SMME) ● Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities and relevant matters to the immediate superior for review and reference. ●Applying and implementing the appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools in support of the realization of function’s performance targets 
 
Recommendation: ● Appropriate academic background ● Proven track record
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Job related enquiries: Craig Alexander (021 808 8196) 
 
General Enquiries Lanese September 021 808 8064 or Lucretia Koegelenberg 021 808 8102 
 
Salary: R 279 511.32- R 362 823.48 (subject to evaluation) Plus benefits 
 
Your application, accompanied by a covering letter, a comprehensive CV and the details of three (3) contactable referees, must be hand delivered and dropped in the application box at Ecclesia Building, 71 Plein Street, Stellenbosch. 
 
Applications, clearly marked, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, a covering letter and the details of contactable referees, can also be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality at the following email address specifically linked to the above Directorate: pedjobs@stellenbosch.gov.za.
 
Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to the verification checks of qualifications and criminal records. Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Recently certified copies (not older than a year) of your qualifications, identity document and driver’s license (if applicable) is a requirement for selection and must be attached to your CV. Candidates who do not submit all the supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned. 
 
Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application 
 
Closing date: 26 April 2021 @ 12:00 
 
Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. For more details on vacancies, visit our website www.stellenbosch.gov.za. The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.