Assistant Director: Financial Services and ICT Sector, Ref No. DEDAT 04/2025 R1 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 and facilitate investment in the related services industries of the Western Cape economy.
• This includes identifying and promoting economic growth opportunities in sectors such as financial services and ICT, as well as supporting investment in priority sectors within the province.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics or Investment Management
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in administration or project management relating to sector development or investment management

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

• Facilitate the implementation of sector strategies, policies, programmes and projects
• Maintain networks with key stakeholders and support horizontal and vertical alignment
• Support and implement the market growth, Investment, and related promotion of the prioritised sectors
• Participate in the unblocking of opportunities to achieve strategic outcomes
• Provide an administrative service to support programmes, the Directorate and the Chief- directorate
• Provide support relating to the investment facilitation role and function of the Chief Directorate and Department.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

Skills needed:

• Applied Strategic Thinking
• Creative Thinking
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• Problem Solving Legal Administration
• Self-delivery innovation
• Stakeholder management
• Organisation communication
• Self-Management
• Team Membership
• Investment facilitation & management.Communication (written and verbal).

Remuneration

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18