| Tracking Number |
DEDAT 11-2024 |
| Job Title |
Deputy Director-General, Economic Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement – Ref no. DEDAT 11-2024 |
| Department |
Department of Economic Development and Tourism |
| Salary level |
15 |
| Reporting To |
Mr S Fourie at (021) 483 5065 |
| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Location – Country |
South Africa |
| Location – Province |
Western Cape |
| Location – Town / City |
Cape Town |
| Job Purpose |
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government is seeking the services of an individual to provide leadership to the team who manages economic coordination and stakeholder engagements, thereby creating an enabling environment for economic growth and job opportunities. This position is based in Cape Town. |
| Minimum Requirements |
• A relevant NQF 8 qualification as recognised by Qualifications Authority; • A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience at senior managerial level. |
| Recommendation |
• Masters’ Degree in Socio-Economics, Business or related fields; • Experience in Economics or Business Management related fields; • A valid code B driver’s licence. |
| Key Performance Areas |
• Provide leadership to shape provincial economic strategy; • Provide leadership for the implementation of economic catalytic projects; • Oversee the economic research, planning and policy environment; • Provide leadership for engagement with key economic stakeholders; • Execute overall control and management of the Western Cape digital economy strategic approach in order to shape an enabling environment for the implementation of multiple digital economy projects; • Drive and implement the Western Cape Green Economy Framework; • Strategic Management; • Financial Management; • Human Resource Management. |
| Competencies |
• In-depth knowledge of the following: o Strong knowledge and experience in Catalytic Infrastructure implementation; o Strong knowledge and linkages with economic stakeholder engagements for effective and collaborative public/private (business) interactions; o Knowledge of and expereince in the enabling environment requirements for an effective knowledge economy, including innovation and the digital economy; o A working knowledge of the global green economy and its relevance for economic growth and job creation; o Knowledge of the South African and global business, economic landscape; • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); • Leadership and strategic planning skills; • Ability to build and lead dynamic, professional project management teams and to engage effectively at executive and implementation levels. |
| Remuneration |
All –inclusive salary package of R 1 299 501 – R 1 463 892 per annum (Salary level 15). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. |
| Notes |
Note: 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. |
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