Director: Skills Programmes and Projects (DEDAT 54/2025) 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 provide the appropriate skills to stimulate economic growth.

Minimum Requirements    

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in commerce or economics in relation to a discipline recognised by SAQA;
• 5 years’ middle and/or senior management experience; and 
• 3 years’ experience in or giving effect to priorities in the skills, education, or economic development ecosystems

Recommendation    

• None

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:
• Develop and manage workplace skills projects.
• Partner with higher education institutions to develop curriculum.
• Faciliate placement of learners with host companies.
• Develop and facilitate skills development 

Strategic Management

• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
• Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process.
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
• Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.

People Management

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate.
• Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate.
• Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate.
• Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate.
• Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate.

Financial Management

• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level.
• Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate.
• Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate and Department.
• Report to the Chief Director and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances.
• Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets.
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate.

Competencies    

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Programme and Project Management
• Change Management
• Financial Management
• People Management and Empowerment

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 1266 714.00 per annum (Level 13)

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10