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Director: Skills Programmes and Projects (DEDAT 54/2025)

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
WCG251007-1
Tracking Number DEDAT 54/2025
Job Title Director: Skills Programmes and Projects (DEDAT 54/2025)
Department Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Salary level 13
Enquiries Mr Nezaam Joseph (021) 483 9011
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 a dynamic and innovative senior manager to provide the appropriate skills to stimulate economic growth.

Minimum Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in commerce or economics in relation to a discipline recognised by SAQA;
5 years’ middle and/or senior management experience; and
3 years’ experience in or giving effect to priorities in the skills, education, or economic development ecosystems

Recommendation
None

Key Performance Areas
Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:

Develop and manage workplace skills projects.
Partner with higher education institutions to develop curriculum.
Faciliate placement of learners with host companies.
Develop and facilitate skills development
Strategic Management

Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process.
Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
People Management

Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan.
Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate.
Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate.
Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate.
Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate.
Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate.
Financial Management

Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level.
Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate.
Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate.
Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate.
Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate and Department.
Report to the Chief Director and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances.
Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets.
Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate.

Competencies
Strategic Capability and Leadership

Programme and Project Management

Change Management

Financial Management

People Management and Empowerment

Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 1266 714.00 per annum (Level 13). 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 structuredaccording to your personal needs.

Notes
1) Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

2) 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. 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. 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.

3) 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 (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.

4) 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-preentryprogramme/

5) 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.

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Assistant Director: Business Regulation and Governance (Tribunal Support), Ref No. DEDAT 53/2025

Closing Date
2025/11/10
Reference Number
WCG251001-5
Tracking Number DEDAT 53/2025
Job Title Assistant Director: Business Regulation and Governance (Tribunal Support), Ref No. DEDAT 53/2025
Department Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Salary level 9
Enquiries Mr B Nopote at (021) 483 9411 or Buyile.Nopote@westerncape.gov.za
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 suitably qualified and competent individual to render administrative and prosecution services, as well as team work functions to the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal and perform an inspectorate function within the Office of the Consumer Protector to ensure coordinated operations are conducted with stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year Bachelors Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the legal field; A minimum of 3 years experience working in a legal and/or regulatory environment.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Administrative and operational services provided to the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal (WCCAT); Render a prosecution service to WCCAT; Project implementation and administration; Operational plan development and implementation of counterfeit goods operations; The following will be advantageous: Admission as an attorney or Advocate; Working knowledge of legal processes.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Overall understanding of the legal environment related to consumer protection and/or the court process; Labour processes; Financial management including the Public Finance Management Act; Project management; Public service procedures; Applicable policies and procedures; Relationship management; ECM (MyContent); Skills needed: Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Project Management; Accounting finance and audit; Information technology formal training; Legal administration; Strategic planning; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; It will be advatageous to have 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.

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 copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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, 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.