Director : Skills Programmes and Projects (DEDAT 54 / 2025)
Western Cape GovernmentCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa14 days ago
Job descriptionAn 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 None 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. Facilitate placement of learners with host companies. Develop and facilitate skills development 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. 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. 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. Strategic Capability and Leadership Programme and Project Management Change Management Financial Management People Management and Empowerment All-inclusive salary package of R per annum (Level 13) 2025 / 11 / 10 Administrative / Management jobs
Job title : Director : Skills Programmes and Projects (DEDAT 54 / 2025)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 10, 2025
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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.
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