Job Description

Closing Date

2025/10/20

Reference Number

WCG250908-6

Tracking Number

DEDAT 49/2025

Job Title

Assistant Director: Enterprise Development (2 posts), Ref No. DEDAT 49/2025

Department

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Mr Clint Higgins at (021) 483 8768

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD.

Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth and job creation through entrepreneurship, enterprise development and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics / Business or related field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in enterprise development and administration.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

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 enabling 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 post-graduate tertiary qualification in Economics, Business or related field; Experience in project management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Understanding of business analysis and financial interpretation as a tool for SMME development; Government processes and procedures; Procurement and access to market opportunities in both the public and private sector; Stakeholder management; Project Management; Skills needed: Computer Literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presenting and communicating information; Deciding and initiating actionProblem solving; Network and building bonds; Impact and influence; This will be advantageous: 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.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessement and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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.