Job Description

Closing Date

2025/03/24

Reference Number

WCG250214-2

Tracking Number

DEDAT 14/2025

Job Title

Deputy Director: Economic Digital Economy-2 years contract, Ref No. DEDAT 14/2025

Department

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level

11

Enquiries

Mr T Parle at (021) 483 9406

Job Type

Contract

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 facilitate and promote technology, innovation and digital leadership projects and initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3 years B- Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience.

Recommendation

Relevant post-graduate qualification at NQF 8 or higher qualification; A minimum of 5 years technology, innovation and/or economic development experience.

Key Performance Areas

Develop, implement and coordinate projects and programmes; Develop, implement and coordinate technology, innovation and digital leadership projects and initiatives; Facilitate and coordinate engagements with stakeholders and institutions (e.g. Quad Helix) related to the Directorate's themes and projects; Financial Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: ICT or technology or innovation; Economic development sectors; Applicable policies and procedures; Public Service Regulatory Framework; Public Finance Management; People management; Relationship management; Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Proven Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Information Technology Strategic Planning; Analytical; Financial management; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Influencing; Presentation; Communication (written and verbal); ICT and/or Innovation Sector project management; Relationship management.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R849 702 per annum (SalaryLevel 11).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque,medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.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,technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For 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.