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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM 
  
CLOSING DATE : 14 December 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. 



MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTOR REF NO: DEDAT 21/2020 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant Honours degree / LLB (NQF 8); At least 6 years middle management experience; the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme. Recommendation: Experience in complaints management and consumer education. 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 the Office of the Consumer Protector; Provision of access to effective redress for consumers through complaints management and alternative dispute resolution; Provision of consumer rights awareness through education and marketing; Provide a Consumer Tribunal oversight function; Ensure compliance with applicable laws such as Consumer Protection Act, Business Act, Credit Act, Second hand goods Act and other consumer protection legislation; Regulatory Services; Strategic Management; Human Resource Management: and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. C Julies Tel No: (021) 483 9000 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.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 
 
CLOSING DATE : 18 January 2021

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RED TAPE REDUCTION REF NO: DEDAT 11/2020 
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 or higher); A minimum of 3 years management level communications experience. Recommendation: Proven experience in the following: Leading communication and advocacy campaigns across a wide range of role-players and stakeholders; Working knowledge of the business industry and sectors; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Stakeholder relations; Modern systems of governance; Project Management; Written and verbal communication skills; Problem-solving skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES : Identify blockages and inhibitors to economic growth and development; Advocate and create awareness amongst stakeholders of the significance of red tape reduction; Facilitate the resolving of identified blockages and regulatory restraints; Management of Human Resource and Finance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Ellis at Tel No: (021) 483 9107/ 083 565 1867 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING REF NO: DEDAT 47/2019 R1 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) or higher qualification; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial management environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards; Adjustment Estimate process; Basic Accounting System; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to effectively use computer hardware and software as delivery tools. 
 
DUTIES : Investigate Consumer complaints; Conduct negotiation, mediation and Effective and efficient operational management of the Budget management component; Recruitment and selection; Financial Management; Participation in Strategic Management; Co-ordination of the Budgeting and Planning portfolio; Strategic Planning process; Budget process; Adjustment estimate process; Adjustment estimate process; Training in terms of budgeting and planning to line functions; Co-ordinate of the Reporting Portfolio; Quarterly reporting; Annual reporting; Training in terms of reporting to line functions; Committees/Forums/Working groups; Accompany CFO to CFO sector specific forum at National Treasury. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Le Breton at Tel No: (021) 483 9158 159 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 ADMINISTRATOR: BUSINESS REGULATION AND GOVERNANCE REF NO: DEDAT 13/2020 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant investigation or related experience. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Consumer Protection Legislation; Consumer Related issues; Proven computer literacy; Negotiation/Mediation skills; Research Skills; Administrative Skills; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Investigate Consumer complaints; Conduct negotiation, mediation and conciliation meetings; Ensure that effective administration within the Consumer Protection Environment occurs; Conduct research on consumer related disputes which may have an impact on the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and consumer related-issues forthcoming from investigations and/or consumer trends; Maintaining effective engagements with business, NGO’s and CBO’s and consumer protection agencies; Provide investigative assistance to the Tribunal Support Unit; Providing an inspectorate function. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Brown at Tel No: (021) 483 5133 
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