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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM 
 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 11 March 2019 
 

NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 
 
 
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TOURISM MARKETING DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DEDAT 2019-06 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE: Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Tourism and/or Marketing or related; A minimum of 3 years’ management experience with in the tourism environment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Experience working in the Public Sector; Project management experience; Report writing skills. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: HRM processes; Labour relations; Financial management; Project management; Public Serve procedures; Applicable policies and procedures; Relationship management; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy, Conflict resolution; Decision making; Problem solving; Creative thinking; Team work. 
 
 
DUTIES: Facilitate the development of sector strategies and policies including the Facilitate the development of sector strategies and policies including the implementation there-of; Maintain networks with key stakeholders and ensure horizontal and vertical alignment with the tourism sector; Support and implement the market growth and promotion of the tourism sector; Identify sector specific blockages and participate in the unblocking of opportunities in order to achieve strategic outcomes; Oversee, co-develop and support programmes to improve sector competitiveness and development; Facilitate, support and implement an enabling environment for tourists; Human Resource and Financial Management of the sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs I van Schalkwyk at (021) 483 9494 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TOURISM SAFETY REF NO: DEDAT 2019-04 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE: Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Tourism and/or Economics or related; A minimum of 3 years’ Management experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Experience working in Government; Project Management experience; Report writing skills; Stakeholder management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: HRM processes; Labour relations; Financial management; Project management; Public Serve procedures; Applicable policies and procedures; Relationship management; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Conflict resolution; Problem solving and decision making skills; Creative thinking; Team work. 
 
 
DUTIES: Facilitate the development of sector strategies and policies including the implementation thereof; Maintain networks with key stakeholders and ensure horizontal and vertical alignment with the tourism sector (including tourism safety); Identify sector specific blockages and participate in the unblocking of opportunities in order to achieve strategic outcomes; Oversee, co-develop and support programmes to improve sector competitiveness and development; Facilitate, support and implement an enabling environment for tourists; Human Resource and Financial Management of the sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs I van Schalkwyk at (021) 483 9494 
 
 


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC SUPPORT REF NO: DEDAT 2019-05 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE: Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree with a minimum of 3 years' relevant administrative experience; a valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in monitoring and evaluation; Experience in economic analysis. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Economic development; Development Economics; Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Project Management; Stakeholder Relationship Management; Problem solving and decision making; Research skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven Computer Literacy; Planning and organising skills; Interpersonal skills. 
 
DUTIES: Support the capacity building of municipalities in regions; Support the building of partnerships, IGR, cross-cutting and areas-specific-initiatives that promotes alignment of economic activities in regions; Support the implementation of spatial economic growth initiatives in regions; Support the building of business partnerships for growth opportunities across regions. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms F Dharsey at (021) 483 5708