Ilse van Schalkwyk

Deputy Director General: Strategic Economic Accelerators and Development at Western Cape Government

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

Ilse van Schalkwyk completed her Masters in Public Development Management through the University of Stellenbosch in 2007. She has worked as a researcher, development economist & economic development practitioner for more than 20 years. Her current role is related to economic catalysts, economic policy and planning as well as trade, tourism & sector development in the Western Cape.

Experience

  • Western Cape Government (Full-time · 7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Deputy Director General: SEAD
      Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Chief Director Economic Sector Support
      Sep 2018 - Jul 2026 · 7 yrs 11 mos

  • Manager: Economic Development at Knysna Municipality
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2018 · 6 yrs 1 mo

  • Branch Manager & Senior Development Economist at Urban-Econ Development Economists
    Apr 2005 - Jul 2012 · 7 yrs 4 mos

    Research consultant specialising in development economics. We undertake research projects for public and private sector organisations.