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STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: INFORMAL TRADING, ECONOMIC HUBS, MARKETS, BUSINESS & LIQUOR LICENSING 
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING 
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PD/DEP/ED/BD/01
 
The successful candidate will report to the Stellenbosch Municipality’s Manager: Local Economic Development & Tourism and must comply with the following: 

 
Minimum Requirements: 
A relevant tertiary qualification (Degree in Business Management / Management Sciences / Economics / Economic Development / Project Management / Entrepreneurship / Town and Regional Planning ● Minimum of 4 years’ relevant working experience, preferably in the following environments: Informal Trading, Economic Development Hubs, Markets, Liquor licencing and Business Licences ● Valid Code B driver’s licence ● 1 year of the 4 years in a supervisory capacity 
 
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 plan and report writing skills ● Ability to manage diverse clients / situations ● Reliability and punctuality, willing to work odd hours / days ● Able to develop work programs ● Proven ability to run successful Local Economic Development projects ● Report Writing skills ● Fluent in at least two of the three Western Cape official languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa), that most of the documentation is prepared in English ● Outstanding ability to communicate (verbally and written) ● Leadership Skills 
 
 
Responsibilities 
●Implementation of Council’s framework strategies, policies and programmes relating to Informal Trading, Economic Development Hubs, Markets, processing of Liquor licencing and Business Licences ● Maintaining and managing intergovernmental relations and stakeholder liaison with regards to areas indicated above ● 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.

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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 
 
Applications, clearly marked, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, a covering letter and the details of contactable referees, must 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. 
 
The subject line of your email must contain your name, surname and the position that you are applying for.Please note that Stellenbosch does not have an application form. 
 
Applications for the above mentioned vacancy must be sent via the given email. If not it will not be considered. No hand delivered or posted applications will be considered. 
 
Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications and criminal records. Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc.) as well as required driver's licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned. No copies of certified copies will be accepted. 
 
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 :11 December 2020 @ 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.