Assistant Director: Enterprise Development at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Economics/Business/Project management or related field; A minimum of 3 years experience in Enterprise or SMME (Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprise) related environments.

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    

• Provide support in the following areas: Implementation of initiatives to provide opportunities ( e.g. access to markets) for small businesses; Initiatives to enable small business access to non-financial and financial support; Building and strengthening partnerships to provide businesses development support services; Implementation of initiatives to enhance entrepreneurship within the region; Initiatives to identify specific gaps and/or blockages and refer to relevant components; Support the development of initiatives to improve the enabling environment for businesses through government interaction; Implementation of business innovation strategies and policies.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Sector Procurement as a tool for SMME development (access to markets); Business development support measures; Government processes and procedures; Project management; Excellent written and verbal skills; Computer Literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem solving; Network and business linkages; Impact and influence.