WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM VACANCIES

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: BUSINESS REGULATION (OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTOR) REF NO: DEDAT 12/2025 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A LLB qualification (4-year B degree) as recognised by SAQA or equivalent; At least 5 years middle/senior management experience. Recommendations: Honours or higher degree. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the Office of the Consumer Protector: Strategic Management (including change management; People Management: and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Rashid Toefy Tel No: (021) 483 9291 
 
 
 
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. 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 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. 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. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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.

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DIGITAL ECONOMY REF NO: DEDAT 14/2025 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience. Recommendations: Relevant post-graduate qualification at NQF 8 or higher qualification; A minimum of 5 years technology, innovation and/or economic development experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: ICT or technology or innovation; Economic development sectors; Applicable policies and procedures; Public Service Regulatory Framework; Public Finance Management; People management; Relationship management; Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Proven Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Information Technology Strategic Planning; Analytical; Financial management; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Influencing; Presentation; Communication (written and verbal); ICT and/or Innovation Sector project management; Relationship management.
 
DUTIES : Develop, implement and coordinate projects and programmes; Develop, implement and coordinate technology, innovation and digital leadership projects and initiatives; Facilitate and coordinate engagements with stakeholders and institutions (e.g. Quad Helix) related to the Directorate’s themes and projects; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Parle Tel No:(021) 483 9406 
 
NOTE : 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE HOD REF NO: DEDAT 15/2025 
(2-year contract) 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience. Recommendations: An appropriate Honours Degree (NQF8) and master’s degree (NQF9). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; The policies and priorities of provincial and national government; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public policy analysis and public policy development processes; Executive support function to top management in the Department; Executive support function which include liaising with national/provincial ministers, national/provincial ministries, Office of the Premier, Office of the Provincial Standing Committee, etc; Office administration in the Office of the HOD; Financial and people management; Information and records management; Relevant software packages; Skills needed: Deciding and Initiating Action; Planning and Organising; Analysing; Persuading and Influencing; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Presenting and Communicating Information; Writing and Reporting; Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives; Working with People; Adhering to Principles and Values; Relating and Networking; Adapting and Responding to Change. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the provision of secretariat and operational support services: Manage engagements of the HOD, and the coordination of high-level meetings; Monitor/keep track of and follow up on outstanding issues for the HOD; Ensure the provision of an administrative and general office management support service; Oversee the safekeeping of all documentation in the Office of the HOD, compilation and approval of itineraries, as well as that all subsistence and travel arrangements are made and that all claims are submitted; Manage stores within the office, including the procurement of miscellaneous stocks; Provide technical support to the HOD in respect of people management matters; Provide support to HOD in the collection of data, execution of research and special projects; Execute research, analyse information, and compile documents/ submissions/memoranda/reports of a strategic nature for the Minister, HOD and members of Top Management, as instructed by the HOD; Draft responses with regard to more complex issues for internal and external stakeholders; Oversee engagements with internal and external key stakeholders; Gather information and/or obtain inputs/responses from relevant stakeholders in response to parliamentary questions and enquiries received; People management: Participate in the recruitment of staff to ensure the achievement of the component’s Business Plan; Financial management; Actively participate in the budgeting process. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Julies Tel No: (021) 483 900 
 
NOTE : 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DIGITAL ECONOMY REF NO: DEDAT 13/2025 
(2-Year Contract) 
SALARY : R444 036 - R532 602 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management or related environment. Recommendations: A relevant bachelor’s degree as recognised by SAQA; A valid code B Driver’s License. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Infrastructure Development/Sector Development; Project management; Relationship management; Financial management; Public Service Regulatory Framework; ICT; Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Proven Computer Literacy, Language; Project Management; Information Technology Strategic Planning; Analytical; Financial management; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Influencing; Presentation; Communication (written and verbal); ICT and/or Innovation Sector project management; Relationship management. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the development and implementation of projects and programmes; Assist with the coordination of stakeholders as relevant to the development and implementation of projects and programmes; Assist with the development and implementation of the Unit’s strategies; Operational Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms O Dyers Tel No: (021) 483 9918 
 
NOTE : 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REF NO: DEDAT 16/2025 
SALARY : R376 413 - R443 403 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year administrative experience. Recommendations: Supply Chain Management/Financial Management experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: PFMA; Supply Chain Management; Procurement Prescripts; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (written and verbal); Excellent report writing, Problem Solving; Analytical; Organising and Planning. 
 
DUTIES : Demand Management; Acquisition Management; Contract Management; Logistics and Payments; Filing and Database Management; General Administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Lombard Tel No: (021) 483 9148 
 
NOTE : 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER: ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: DEDAT 17/2025 
SALARY : R308 154 - R362 994 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year asset management and administrative experience. Recommendation: An appropriate tertiary qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Asset Management; Procurement prescripts; Logis System relating to Asset management; financial management processes; financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions, etc.); Supply Chain Management Systems (Syspro, Integrated Procurement System, Basic Accounting System); Skills needed: Proven Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (written and verbal); Excellent report writing; Problem Solving; Analytical; Organising and Planning.
 
DUTIES : Conduct the asset register maintenance, safeguarding of assets and asset verification; Record and capture moveable assets in the asset register; Review, monitor and maintain, the data of moveable assets in the asset register; Allocate bar-codes to moveable assets; Ensure assets are marked (bar coded) according to policy; Reconcile the allocation of assets to asset holders; Develop and maintain registers for acquisitions, maintenance, transfers, valuations and disposals; Develop, implement and manage mechanisms to safeguard assets; Develop and implement a tracking system on movement of assets between locations; Plan and execute the asset verification process; Investigate and report on variances (shortages / surpluses); Make recommendations to resolve discrepancies; Preparation and execution of rolling out credible and/or verifiable inventory lists; Execute administration and governance on the disposal of assets; Ensure the disposal of departmental assets occurs within the regulated framework; Initiate and execute disposal of redundant / obsolete assets; Analyse and implement policy options for the disposal of movable assets; Prepare monthly reconciliations with supporting schedules of the Asset Register to the relevant accounting records; Resolve uncleared items; Ensure incorrect allocations are journalized. Render a secretariat service; Render a secretariat service to the Information Technology (IT); Render a secretariat service to the Disposal Committee; Attend meetings and liaise with CEI; Provide operational statistics for reporting; Provide administrative support relating to request for information on annual audits. Perform human resource management; Conduct employee supervision; Render application for leave of absence and overtime management; Conduct disciplinary of employees; Identify and schedule employees for training and development; Provide implementation of the Asset Management Framework; Render assistance with the development and /or revising of policies and procedures; Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance with asset management policies and procedures; Execute and monitor the implementation of asset management acquisition, maintenance and disposal plans.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Lombard Tel No: (021) 483 9148 
 
NOTE : 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.