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Deputy Director-General : Strategic Economic Accelerators and Development (DEDAT 44 / 2025)

Western Cape GovernmentCape Town, ZA

30+ days ago

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Job title : Deputy Director-General : Strategic Economic Accelerators and Development (DEDAT 44 / 2025)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : September 29, 2025

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Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government is seeking a dynamic and innovative senior manager to drive, co-ordinate and implement key economic accelerator themes and growth opportunities towards creating an enabling economic environment in the Western Cape.

This position is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

A relevant undergraduate NQF level 8 or higher recognised by SAQA;

A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience at senior managerial level.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Provide leadership to strategically and programmatically drive, develop, implement and maintain key catalytic infrastructure interventions;

Oversee the economic, research, policy and planning environment to shape provincial economic strategy;

Strategically drive and implement an enabling environment to accelerate the digital economy, technology and innovation;

Facilitate the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth within sectors and industries;

Strategically develop, implement and coordinate the transformation of the Western Cape economy towards green economic growth;

People and Financial Management.

Competencies

Sector and catalytic infrastructure implementation

Linkages with economic sector engagement for effective and collaborative public / private (business) interaction

Enabling environment requirements for an effective knowledge economy, including innovation and digital economy

Global green economy and its relevance for applicants to create jobs

South African and global businesses, economic landscapes

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Demonstratable leadership and strategic planning skills

Ability to lead and build dynamic, professional project management teams

Ability to engage effectively at senior executive levels

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 1 813 182.00 per annum (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.

Closing Date

2025 / 09 / 29

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