Deputy Director-General: Strategic Economic Accelerators and Development (DEDAT 44/2025) at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government is seeking a dynamic and innovative senior manager to drive, co-ordinate and implement key economic accelerator themes and growth opportunities towards creating an enabling economic environment in the Western Cape.
• This position is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant undergraduate NQF level 8 or higher recognised by SAQA;
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience at senior managerial level.

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

• Provide leadership to strategically and programmatically drive, develop, implement and maintain key catalytic infrastructure interventions;
• Oversee the economic, research, policy and planning environment to shape provincial economic strategy;
• Strategically drive and implement an enabling environment to accelerate the digital economy, technology and innovation;
• Facilitate the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth within sectors and industries;
• Strategically develop, implement and coordinate the transformation of the Western Cape economy towards green economic growth;
• People and Financial Management.

Competencies

• Sector and catalytic infrastructure implementation
• Linkages with economic sector engagement for effective and collaborative public/private (business) interaction
• Enabling environment requirements for an effective knowledge economy, including innovation and digital economy
• Global green economy and its relevance for applicants to create jobs
• South African and global businesses, economic landscapes
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstratable leadership and strategic planning skills
• Ability to lead and build dynamic, professional project management teams
• Ability to engage effectively at senior executive levels

Remuneration

• All-inclusive salary package of R 1 813 182.00 per annum (Level 15).
• Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund.
• The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29