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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 : 16 November 2020 
 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, 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 advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: GREEN PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS (WITHIN THE CHIEF DIRECTORATE: GREEN ECONOMY) REF NO: DEDAT 2020-19 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13). (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree) in Engineering/ Science/ Resource Management/ Water Management/ Commerce/ Economics/ Sustainability/ Climate Change/ Environmental Science/ Town Planning or other equivalent qualification; 5 years’ experience in the water sector or green economy, with a minimum of 3 years at a management level; and The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (see paragraph 4 in notes below). Recommendation: Post graduate qualification or equivalent in the fields above; Experience in developing, co-ordinating and managing the implementation of green economy and / or water related strategies; Extensive stakeholder management experience in the green economy (particularly the water sector), across multiple spheres of government, the private sector and academia; Experience / ability in sourcing and communicating green economy &/or water intelligence (incl research, dissemination & application) including experience with commercialisation of technology and services; and Management experience (Human Resource & Financial Management) Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; and Communication. 
 
DUTIES : Manage green economy programmes and projects (with an initial focus on economic water resilience); Facilitate and manage the alignment between all relevant stakeholder interests within the green economy (initial focus on water); Monitor and oversee the performance of implementing agents contracted by WCG to deliver on the green economy strategy; Source and communicate intelligence regarding the green economy; Strategic Management; People Management; and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Helen Davies Tel No: (021) 483 7845 helen.davies@westerncape.gov.za
 
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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