Director: Connected Business (DEDAT 55/2025) at Department of Economic Development & Tourism

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government is seeking a dynamic and innovative senior manager to drive and implement the Connected Business programme within the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA;
• 5 years’ middle and/ or senior management experience in a public or private sector environment; and
• 5 years’ experience in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships involving government, private sector, and civil society.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategically leverage government broadband infrastructure to support business growth and development in the Western Cape and design and drive programmes in this regard
• Develop and facilitate an incentive programme that will enable entrepreneurs to access the Broadband infrastructure and also serve as an assessment instrument to measure the effectiveness of the broadband infrastructure for job creation in the Western Cape economy.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of support programmes for NGO's within the ICT and related environment which aligns with the objectives of the Western Cape Broadband Initiative.
• Coordination of all relevant stakeholders and public relations functions related to the projects under supervision.
• Drive the development and implementation of the Directorate’s strategic and project/ business plans. This includes the monitoring and evaluation and reporting functions.
• People and Financial Management of the Directorate.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge and understanding of information systems
• Knowledge of management principles
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework
• Knowledge of people management practices and processes
• Knowledge of Labour relations
• Financial management

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R1 266 714.00 per annum (Level 13). 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 structuredaccording to your personal needs.