Assistant Director: Enterprise Development, Ref No

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth and job creation through entrepreneurship, enterprise development and innovation. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Economics/Business/Project management or related field; A minimum of 3 years experience in Enterprise or SMME (Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprise) related environments.
**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**:
Provide support in the following areas: Implementation of initiatives to provide opportunities ( e.g. access to markets) for small businesses; Initiatives to enable small business access to non-financial and financial support; Building and strengthening partnerships to provide businesses development support services; Implementation of initiatives to enhance entrepreneurship within the region; Initiatives to identify specific gaps and/or blockages and refer to relevant components; Support the development of initiatives to improve the enabling environment for businesses through government interaction; Implementation of business innovation strategies and policies.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Public Sector Procurement as a tool for SMME development (access to markets); Business development support measures; Government processes and procedures; Project management; Excellent written and verbal skills; Computer Literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem solving; Network and business linkages; Impact and influence.

**Remuneration**:
R 393 711 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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