About the Role
The Department of Infrastructure is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual for the position of Assistant Director: Enterprise Development in the vibrant city of Cape Town, Western Cape. This role is essential for fostering the growth of small businesses within the province, ensuring they have access to critical non-financial and financial support. By facilitating market access and strengthening partnerships, you will play a vital role in enhancing the entrepreneurial landscape, which is foundational for economic growth and sustainability in our communities.
In this role, your contributions will significantly impact the local economy, helping to create jobs and stimulate innovation among small business owners in Cape Town. Your efforts in identifying gaps and improving service delivery will not only benefit individual enterprises but will also enhance the overall business environment, making it more conducive for entrepreneurship to thrive. This position is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the public service and contribute to the strategic objectives of the Western Cape Government.
About the Department
The Department of Infrastructure is committed to developing and maintaining robust infrastructure that supports economic growth and enhances the quality of life for all residents of the Western Cape. The department’s mandate includes overseeing various infrastructure projects and ensuring collaboration across sectors to facilitate effective service delivery. Working here means being part of a team that prioritizes community engagement and sustainable development, making a meaningful contribution to the province’s future.
What You’ll Do
- Support initiatives that provide small businesses with access to essential financial and non-financial resources.
- Implement programs that enhance market access opportunities for small enterprises.
- Build and strengthen partnerships to offer business development services, including funding leverage and supplier development.
- Facilitate initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship in both social and commercial contexts.
- Develop strategies to improve the enabling environment for businesses through effective government interaction.
- Identify service delivery gaps and recommend improvements to relevant stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification at NQF level 6 or higher in Business Management, Administration, Commerce, or Project Management.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in enterprise development and administration.
- Knowledge of economics, public administration, and applicable legislative requirements.
- Proficiency in project management and familiarity with various computer software programs.
- Strong skills in stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 (or higher) in the field of Business Management/ Administration or Commerce or Project Management; A minimum of 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.
Job Duties
Support the development of initiatives to enable small business access to non- financial 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.
Salary
R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Campus Manager Ref No: 3/3/1/49/2026 advertised in the Public Services Vacancy Circular no 24 of 2026 was published with the incorrect EE Targets; the correct EE Targets are African Males and Females, and persons with disability. Therefore, the submission of job applications will be accepted from 25 September 2026 until 09 October 2026 at 16:00 through the same application channels published under the Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026. Withdrawal of Advertisement: The post of Senior Security Officer (reference: 3/3/1/83/2026), which was published in the Public Service Vacancy Circular number 32 dated 04 September 2026, closing 18 September 2026, has been withdrawn. 5 OTHER POSTS
For Enquiries:
Mr J Wolmarans Tel No: (021) 483 2628 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
