Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, City of Cape Town
Alderman James Vos is the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town. With a portfolio that covers matters of trade, tourism, investment and business support, James heads up a team that is instrumental in driving meaningful economic opportunity in Cape Town.
During his time as a Public Representative, when he also served as a Ward Councillor, Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Tourism, James received numerous civic awards, including the International Merit Award. He is also among the youngest to receive the life title of Aldermanship.
James believes that the most powerful instrument for improving the quality of life and creating jobs is economic growth. To achieve this, his mission is to drive travel and trade to Cape Town and make the metro the easiest place to do business.
James oversees various programmes that support workforce and entrepreneurial development.
He loves spending time in the outdoors with his wife and two daughters and has a passion for aviation.