WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM VACANCIES

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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. 
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: STRATEGIC ECONOMIC ACCELERATORS AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DEDAT 44/2025 
SALARY : R1 813 182 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant undergraduate NQF level 8 or higher recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience at senior managerial level. Competencies: Sector and catalytic infrastructure implementation; Linkages with economic sector engagement for effective and collaborative public/private (business) interaction; Enabling environment requirements for an effective knowledge economy, including innovation and digital economy; Global green economy and its relevance for applicants to create jobs; South African and global businesses, economic landscapes; Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); Demonstratable leadership and strategic planning skills; Ability to lead and build dynamic, professional project management teams; Ability to engage effectively at senior executive levels. 
 
DUTIES : Provide leadership to strategically and programmatically drive, develop, implement and maintain key catalytic infrastructure interventions; Oversee the economic, research, policy and planning environment to shape provincial economic strategy; Strategically drive and implement an enabling environment to accelerate the digital economy, technology and innovation; Facilitate the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth within sectors and industries; Strategically develop, implement and coordinate the transformation of the Western Cape economy towards green economic growth; People and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Jo-Ann Johnston Tel No: (021) 483-4165 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COORDINATION REF NO: DEDAT 48/2025 
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF 7 qualification in Economics or Built Environment or Development Studies, as recognised by SAQA; 5 years senior management experience. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management. 
 
DUTIES : Strategically & programmatically drive, develop, implement, maintain and monitor key catalytic infrastructure interventions & its sub-projects in order to positively transform the economy’s competitiveness & improve job creation; Strategic management of the programme; People and financial management of the programme resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ilse van Schalkwyk Tel No: (021) 483 9494 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ICT SECTOR REF NO: DEDAT 45/2025 
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Economics or Financial Management or Investment Finance recognised by SAQA; 5 years’ middle/senior management experience; 5 years’ working in a services sector environment or programme. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management. 
 
DUTIES : Contribute to the development of and support services sector strategies, policies and the implementation thereof; Build and maintain networks with key industry stakeholders and ensure horizontal and vertical alignment within the services sector; Develop, support and implement the promotion of the sector leading to trade and investment opportunities and destination marketing. Identify sector specific blockages and participate in the unlocking of opportunities in order to achieve strategic outcomes; Oversee, co-develop and support programmes to improve sector competitiveness; Management of the Directorate People and Financial resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Ilse van Schalkwyk Tel No: (021) 483 9494

​OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DEDAT 02/2025 R1 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics or related field; A minimum of 3 years experience in enterprise development and administration or similar environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Understanding of business analysis and financial interpretation as a tool for SMME development; Government processes and procedures; Finance products and incentives in both the public and private; Experience in project management; Skills needed: Computer Literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem solving; Network and building bonds; Impact and influence; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 
 
DUTIES : Support the development of initiatives to enable small business access to non-financial and financial support; Support the implementation of initiatives to provide market access opportunities; Support the implementation of initiatives to enhance entrepreneurship (social and business) ; Support the development of initiatives to improve the enable environment for business through government interaction; Support the development of initiatives to identity gaps and /or blockages for service delivery improvement and refer to the relevant components; Facilitate building and strengthening partnerships to provide small businesses with business development services( e.g.: leveraging of funding and supplier development). This will be advantageous: A postgraduate qualification. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Davids Tel No: (021) 483 9112 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MANUFACTURING REF NO: DEDAT 47/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year post school qualification (equivalent or higher) in economics, finance or commerce; A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative and project management experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: HRM processes and labour relations; Public Financial Management Act; Project Management; Stakeholder management; Monitoring and evaluation systems. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem-solving and decision-making; Applied strategic and creative thinking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of sector strategies, policies, programmes and projects; Maintain networks with key stakeholders and support value chain alignment within the sectors; Support and implement the market growth and promotion of the prioritised sectors; Participate in the unlocking of opportunities to achieve strategic outcomes; Provide administrative services to support programmes, the directorate and chief directorate; Research and report writing The following will be advantageous: An appropriate undergraduate degree at NQF 7 or higher in economic, finance or commerce as recognised by SAQA; Relevant experience in the manufacturing sector or sector development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Marthinus van Wyk Tel No: (021) 483-3106 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER: ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: DEDAT 46/2025 
SALARY : R325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year asset management and administrative experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: PFMA; Supply Chain Management; Procurement Prescripts; LOGIS system; Skills needed: Proven Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Excellent report writing, Problem Solving; Analytical; Organising and Planning; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct the asset register maintenance safeguarding of assets and asset verification; Execute administration and governance on the disposal of assets; Render a secretariat service; Preform human resources management; Provide implementation of the Asset Management Framework. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Trevor Malgas Tel No: (021) 483 9148