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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
CLOSING DATE : 16 March 2020
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: GREEN PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS REF NO: DEDAT 03/2020
SALARY : R733 257 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 Engineering/Science/Resource Management/Commerce/Economics/ Sustainability/Climate Change/Environmental Science or other relevant qualification; A minimum of 5 years’ Project/Programme management experience of which 3 years must be in a management capacity. Recommendations: Honours or Masters qualification (or higher) in Engineering/Science/Resource Management/Commerce/Economics/ Sustainability/Climate Change/Environmental Science or other relevant qualification;
Experience in: Developing or understanding water related strategic approaches; Understanding water related technologies and processes; Financing mechanisms, incentives and models and accessing funding, preferably water/green economy-related; Commercialisation of technology and services; Research and communications; Creative and strategic thinking, decision making, innovation & leadership; and Stakeholder engagement, particularly across multiple spheres of government, the private sector and academia; Preference for management and project/programme management experience in water/green economy related areas. An existing network of key stakeholders in the water sector. Competencies: Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures; Deciding and initiating skills; Leading and supervising skills; Working with people; Relating and networking skills; Persuading and influencing skills; Presenting and communicating information skills; Writing and reporting skills; Applying expertise and technology; Analysing; Learning and researching; Creating and innovating; Formulating strategies and concepts; Planning and organising skills; Adapting and responding to change skills; Coping with pressure and setbacks skills; Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking skills; Strong communication (written, verbal, presentation and facilitation) skills.
DUTIES : Co-ordinating/supporting the co-ordination of the overall programme of water resilience work; Liaising with relevant national and provincial government departments, local municipalities, academia, the private sector and NGOs to ensure alignment, identify gaps in and publicise water-related support being provided and fill these gaps through accessing finance, establishing partnerships and continually updating lists of service providers for possible procurement; Liaising and working closely with: The outsourced water sector desk support function; The relevant stakeholders to explore, develop and implement financial mechanisms that would support improved water resilience and enable legislative/regulatory changes where appropriate; Engaging with businesses and business associations to encourage action, provide updated information and gather information on actions undertaken and water & cost savings achieved; Developing & distributing water-related case studies on a regular basis; Supporting innovation work in the water field and engaging with other research institutes to help increase the pace of and ability for technology demonstrations and commercialization; Working with retail, construction and property businesses & business associations to support the marketing of water storage/augmentation products and services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms H. Davies at Tel No: (021) 483 7845
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
DUTIES : Co-ordinating/supporting the co-ordination of the overall programme of water resilience work; Liaising with relevant national and provincial government departments, local municipalities, academia, the private sector and NGOs to ensure alignment, identify gaps in and publicise water-related support being provided and fill these gaps through accessing finance, establishing partnerships and continually updating lists of service providers for possible procurement; Liaising and working closely with: The outsourced water sector desk support function; The relevant stakeholders to explore, develop and implement financial mechanisms that would support improved water resilience and enable legislative/regulatory changes where appropriate; Engaging with businesses and business associations to encourage action, provide updated information and gather information on actions undertaken and water & cost savings achieved; Developing & distributing water-related case studies on a regular basis; Supporting innovation work in the water field and engaging with other research institutes to help increase the pace of and ability for technology demonstrations and commercialization; Working with retail, construction and property businesses & business associations to support the marketing of water storage/augmentation products and services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms H. Davies at Tel No: (021) 483 7845
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co