Deputy Director: Cape Catalyst

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate and coordinate targeted economic catalytic infrastructure interventions and projects.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Development Studies / Political Science / Economics or Town and Regional Planning; A minimum of 3 years management experience; 3 years economic development experience; 5 years public sector project management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also Competencies Working knowledge of the following: Public sector – Recommendation None.
• Facilitate catalytic infrastructure projects and programmes aligned to the strategy and plans; Facilitate and co-ordinate stakeholder engagements, i.e. establish fora, steering committees and task teams as relevant and as per the Cape Catalyst methodology for projects and programmes; Develop, co-ordinate and manage catalytic infrastructure intervention strategies; Manage and oversee work of professional service providers; People Management; Financial Management.
• Working knowledge of the following: Public sector – Recommendation None.
• None.
• Key Performance Areas Facilitate catalytic infrastructure projects and programmes aligned to the strategy and plans; Facilitate and co-ordinate stakeholder engagements, i.e. establish fora, steering committees and task teams as relevant and as per the Cape Catalyst methodology for projects and programmes; Develop, co-ordinate and manage catalytic infrastructure intervention strategies; Manage and oversee work of professional service providers; People Management; Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate catalytic infrastructure projects and programmes aligned to the strategy and plans; Facilitate and co-ordinate stakeholder engagements, i.e. establish fora, steering committees and task teams as relevant and as per the Cape Catalyst methodology for projects and programmes; Develop, co-ordinate and manage catalytic infrastructure intervention strategies; Manage and oversee work of professional service providers; People Management; Financial Management.