Assistant Director: Cape Catalyst, Ref No. DEDAT 23/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide support in the branch and in specific to Cape Catalyst in the form of project coordination, funding development, procurement, and compliance oversight; monitor performance, manage risks, and support strategic planning through data analysis and systems. Coordinate stakeholders with a specific focus on integrated development planning alignment; and ensure budget management, reporting, and delivery of programmes with organisational objectives.

Minimum 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.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

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.

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.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

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.

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