Assistant Director: Manufacturing, Ref No. DEDAT 47/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to coordinate and facilitate the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth and job creation within the manufacturing sector.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year post school qualification (equivalent or higher) in economics, finance or commerce
• A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative and project management experience; 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.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the implementation of sector strategies, policies, programmes and projects; Maintain networks with key stakeholders and support value chain alignment within the sectors; Support and implement the market growth and promotion of the prioritised sectors; Participate in the unlocking of opportunities to achieve strategic outcomes
• Provide administrative services to support programmes, the directorate and chief directorate; Research and report writing
• The following will be advatageous: An appropriate undergraduate degree at NQF 7 or higher in economic, finance or commerce as recognised by SAQA
• Relevant experience in the manufacturing sector or sector development.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• HRM processes and labour relations; Public Financial Management Act; Project Management; Stakeholder management; Monitoring and evaluation systems. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem-solving and decision-making; Applied strategic and creative thinking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29