WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM VACANCIES

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.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RED TAPE REDUCTION, REF NO. DEDAT 21/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (level 9) 
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 3 years relevant 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. Recommendation Bachelor’s degree, Experience in the following: Working for or with government as a stakeholder; Systems, data and reporting across a wide range of stakeholders; Presenting to senior and executive role players Stakeholder management; Communication techniques; Undertaking surveys and recommending process improvements. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: All 3 spheres of government, and their roles; Monitoring and Evaluation; Basic research and writing surveys; The concept of red tape and its reduction; Stakeholder Relationship Management. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Planning Organising; Report writing, Problem-solving; Analytical thinking; Computer literacy (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES : Managing the Administration of the Case Management System of the Department; Identify blockages and inhibitors to economic growth and development; Support the advocacy and the creation of awareness amongst stakeholders of the significance of red tape reduction; Facilitate the resolving of identified blockages and regulatory restraints. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Augustus at Email: aeysha.augustus@westerncape.gov.za  
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TOURISM SECTOR, REF NO. DEDAT 22/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce/Tourism/Law or Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years administrative experience (Project management relating to tourism, economic development, public administration, or law the tourism industry; Regulatory environment); A valid (Code B) or higher driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Tourist Guiding industry; Supervision of staff; Compiling information for newsletters; Project Management; Working with SMMEs. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Tourism Second Amendment Act (3 of 2014) and applicable policies and procedures; Analytical thinking; Planning and Organisational; Problem-solving; Decision making; Creative thinking; Accuracy and numeracy; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation skills; Leading and supervising; Working with people; Networking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team' Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy. 
 
DUTIES : Regulate and administer tourist guide applications and renewals registrations (online system) to improve sector competitiveness and development; Monitor and investigate illegal tour guides; Maintain networks with key stakeholders and ensure vertical and horizontal alignment; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms H Nelson at Tel No: (021) 483 9442 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC COORDINATION, REF NO. DEDAT 06/2023 R1 
SALARY : R444 035 per annum (level 9) 
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 3 years relevant experience working in a strategic planning, coordination, and reporting environment. Recommendation: Proven working knowledge and experience in the following: Provincial and national government strategic planning strategies and frameworks; Strategic management processes, including Ethics, Change Management, and Service Delivery Improvement Planning. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policies, legislation, guidelines, standards procedures, and best practices in applicable areas, including Human Rights Mainstreaming, POPIA, and PAIA; Public Finance Management Act; All applicable DPME policies, frameworks, and guidelines applicable to strategic planning processes; Economics. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Facilitation/coordination; Problem solving; Communication (written, verbal, presentation, report writing); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Policy analysis. 
 
DUTIES : Coordination of the Department’s strategic planning processes regarding the Annual Performance Plan (APP), Annual Operational Plan (AOP), and the In-year changes; Coordination of the reporting on the Department's strategic deliverables, including the Annual Report, the Service Delivery Improvement plan, POPIA, and PAIA; Facilitation of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Operational Management Framework deliverables (e.g. Operations analysis and improvement Operations Strategy, Operations design, and Operations planning and control); Coordinate responses for Human Rights Mainstreaming and Ethics; Provision of administration services within the Sub-directorate Strategic Coordination. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Carstens at Tel No: (021) 483 9223 /Martie.Carstens@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co