Assistant Director: Enterprise Development

About the role

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Western Cape) is hiring an Assistant Director: Enterprise Development, based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R573,897 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DEDAT Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of initiatives to enable small business access to nonfinancial and financial support, Support the implementation of initiatives to provide market access opportunities for small business, Facilitate building and strengthening partnerships to provide small businesses with business development services (leverage of funding and supplier development), Support the implementation of initiatives to enhance entrepreneurship (social and business), Support the development of initiatives to improve the enabling environment for business through government interaction, Support the development of initiatives to identify gaps and/or blockages for service delivery improvement and refer to the relevant components.

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 (or higher) in the field of Business Management/Administration or Commerce or Project Management, at least 3 years relevant enterprise development and administrative experience.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: Economics
• Application of statistical information
• Public administration
• Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements
• Policies and standards
• Project management
• Computer software programmes
• Skills in the following: Stakeholder Management, Computer Literacy, Language, Information Technology, Formal Training, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Facilitating, Negotiating, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Applied Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking.