ELIGIBILITY

Suitably Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

22.08.2025

REFERENCE NUMBER

EG 29/25 Ext

SALARY

Basic: R532 737 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Economic Development and

Investment

DIRECTORATE

ECONOMIC GROWTH Professional Officer - Business Retention

Requirements

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably in Business

Management, Economics, Development Studies, Project

Management, Town and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying,

Sustainable Development, Public Management, Built Environment

• Code B Driver’s licence
• Computer Literacy
• Required to work off site/conduct site visits across the metropolitan

(in all weather conditions) when necessary

• Must be prepared to enter and work in high-risk areas
• 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinates and executes assigned programme and project

requirements and monitors applications and outcomes in order to

ensure effective and efficient deliver of economic development

business plan objectives.

• Applying professional principles, practice and techniques to

develop and implement the work sequences associated with the

development and implementation of area economic development

programmes and projects in order to support the short- and

long-term objectives and service delivery responsibilities of the

Department.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all relevant

stakeholders in order to ensure that stakeholders are informed and

actively participate in the development and implementation of

projects and programmes.

• Management, maintenance and control of all fixed and movable

assets within the designated area.

• Attend to administrative and reporting duties to ensure that laid

down administrative procedures and reporting requirements are

compiled with and accurate information disseminated to support

specific decisions and actions.

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape