POST 26/196 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CAPE CATALYST REF NO: DEDAT 23/2026
SALARY : R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape
Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher
qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ administrative or project management
experience in an economic development environment. Competencies: Working
knowledge of the following: Infrastructure Development/Sector Development;
Public administration; Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements,
policies and standards; Project Management; Relationship Management;
Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Skills in the
following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language; Analytical; Planning and
organising; Problem solving; Research; Communication skills (written and
oral); Facilitation; Presentation; Monitoring and evaluation; Stakeholder
management; Project planning.
DUTIES : Provide project administration support in respect of projects and programmes:
Develop and prepare funding proposals for projects and programmes; Provide
project office services and administration as it relates to the programmes;
Develop and administer procurement processes or transfers of projects;
Develop terms of reference (Tor) and compliance processes; Oversee service
providers and implementing agencies compliance to terms and conditions of
projects; Monitor and evaluate project progress to ensure alignment of project
objectives; Identify project risks; Implement risk mitigation measures and
administer red tape challenges; Participate in strategic and decision-making
processes: Perform information gathering and analysis of finding; Compile an
inventory of data sources; Develop and administer databases and information
systems; Provide input in the development of strategies; Contribute to the
conceptualisation of projects and programmes aligned to the Department's
strategic framework and objectives; Coordinate suitable and preferred
stakeholders to the development and implementation of projects and
programmes: Formulate and implement stakeholder management strategies
related to projects and programmes; Develop and maintain the required
stakeholder relationships; Provide a secretariate service at stakeholder forums
and with task teams; Administer the stakeholder database; Develop and
implement communication and information sharing methods; Coordinate
Integrated Development Planning: Provide support to ensure alignment with
municipal Integrated Development Plans (IDP’s) and Spatial Development
Frameworks (SDFs); Assist with the spatial analysis and mapping of Cape
Catalyst projects in relation to the above; Liaise with municipal planning,
infrastructure and economic development officials to facilitate alignment;
Contribute to the preparation of planning inputs, alignment reports, briefing
notes and presentations for decision-making structures; Keep a log of
economic catalytic infrastructure opportunities emanating from provincial as
well as municipal infrastructure assets; Provide support in respect of budget
planning and financial management: Contribute to the preparation of short-
term (1 year) and longer-term (2-5 years) budget plans; Support the monitoring
of expenditure for the purpose of sound fiscal responsibility; Support the
preparation of consolidated financial reports for decision-making assessment.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Jan Bezuidenhout Tel No: (021) 483 5827
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time
determined by the department and submit documentation for verification
purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake
two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection
process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By
applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government
contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records
and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online
application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to
16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to
the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no
late applications will be considered.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by using the following URL
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla
Firefox.
CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026
NOTE : The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED
website before applying for the post/s. Applications must be made via the
department’s on-line E-Recruitment system. The on-line system will
automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae; applicants are therefore required to
ensure that their profiles are fully completed. Certified copies of Identity
Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as
a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted
candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. All applicants must
be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work
permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and
competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western
Cape Education Department (WCED). The Department reserves the right to
conduct pre-employment security screening and appointment is subject to
positive security clearance outcome. Applicants must declare any/pending
criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them.
Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be
considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been
appointed such appointment will be terminated. If you have not been contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the
SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical
exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical
and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a
technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and
interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric
assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences,
emotional intelligence, and integrity.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON