Deputy Director-general: Strategic Economic Accelerators and Development

2 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**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.

**Notes**:
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