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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (X2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM • Western Cape Government • Ref: DEDAT 49/2025

Salary

R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09)

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

Enquiries

Mr Clint Higgins Tel No: (021) 483 8768

How to Apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Source: PSV CIRCULAR 35 OF 2025 • Posted: 2025-09-30 • Closing: 2025-10-20