Assistant Director: Enterprise Development, Ref No. DEDAT 02/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth and job creation through entrepreneurship, enterprise development and innovation. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Economics or related field; A minimum of 3 years experience in Enterprise or SMME or related environment.

Recommendation    

• A postgraduate qualification; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher)
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Support the development of initiatives to enable small business access to non-financial and financial support; Support the implementation of initiatives to provide market access opportunities; Support the implementation of initiatives to enhance entrepreneurship (social and business) ; Support the development of initiatives to improve the enable environment for business through government interaction; Support the development of initiatives to identity gaps and /or blockages for service delivery improvement and refer to the relevent components; Facilitate building and  strengthening partnerships to provide small businesses with business development services( eg: leveraging of funding and supplier development).

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Understanding of business analysis and financial interpretation as a tool for SMME development; Government processes and procedures; Finance products and incentives in both the public and private; Experience in project management; Skills needed: Computer Literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem solving; Network and building bonds; Impact and influence.