Deputy Director: Strategic Planning

POST 27/60 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING REF NO: 2026/88/OCJ

SALARY : R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package, consisting

of 70%/ 75% basic salary and 30%/25% flexible portion that may be structured

in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to

sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : National Office: Midrand

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Strategic

Management / Corporate Governance / Social Sciences / Development

Studies / Economic Science / Public Administration or relevant qualification at

NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience

of which three (3) years should be at ASD/Junior Management in the Strategic

Planning environment. A valid driver’s license will serve as an added

advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical

exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's

suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Knowledge

and Skills: Knowledge of National Treasury Prescripts, extensive knowledge

and experience in strategy formulation, strategic planning or management

service capacity environment, a sound knowledge of public finance legislation,

knowledge of Strategic Framework on Planning (APP & Strategic Plan),

Statistical knowledge, knowledge of Government prescripts, Public Finance

Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation 2016 and

Public Service Transformation. Skilled in advanced computer literacy,

advanced communication (verbal & written), financial management,

presentation, planning and organising, analytical and decision-making,

problem solving, strategising, report writing and project management.

DUTIES : Facilitate the development and approval of the OCJ Strategic, Annual

Performance and Operational Plan: Develop circulars, timeframes and

guidelines/ template for the APP, facilitate inputs for the development of the

OCJ Strategic and Annual Performance Plan, ensure alignment of OCJ SP and

APP is compliant with the planning prescripts, and compile the SP and APP

presentations. Assist in coordinating Strategy and Service Delivery Planning

(SDP) processes, including performance reporting, data analysis, and

monitoring of institutional targets. Conduct the Situational Analysis for the OCJ:

Conduct analysis of the internal and external environment as it relates to the

OCJ and determine the analysis’s particular goals and objectives as well as

the stakeholders that will be participating. Manage the Sub Directorate:

Management of performance and development, undertake Human Resource

and other related administrative functions.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms P. Mahlangu Tel No: (010) 493 2501

HR Related Enquiries: Ms. S Tshidino Tel No: (010) 493 8771

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/88/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment

Equity goals.

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Strategic Management / Corporate Governance / Social Sciences / Development Studies / Economic Science / Public Administration or relevant qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years should be at ASD/Junior Management in the Strategic Planning environment. A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of National Treasury Prescripts, extensive knowledge and experience in strategy formulation, strategic planning or management service capacity environment, a sound knowledge of public finance legislation, knowledge of Strategic Framework on Planning (APP & Strategic Plan), Statistical knowledge, knowledge of Government prescripts, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation 2016 and Public Service Transformation. Skilled in advanced computer literacy, advanced communication (verbal & written), financial management, presentation, planning and organising, analytical and decision-making, problem solving, strategising, report writing and project management.

Facilitate the development and approval of the OCJ Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plan: Develop circulars, timeframes and guidelines/ template for the APP, facilitate inputs for the development of the OCJ Strategic and Annual Performance Plan, ensure alignment of OCJ SP and APP is compliant with the planning prescripts, and compile the SP and APP presentations. Assist in coordinating Strategy and Service Delivery Planning (SDP) processes, including performance reporting, data analysis, and monitoring of institutional targets. Conduct the Situational Analysis for the OCJ: Conduct analysis of the internal and external environment as it relates to the OCJ and determine the analysis’s particular goals and objectives as well as the stakeholders that will be participating. Manage the Sub Directorate: Management of performance and development, undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions.

Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/88/OCJ@judiciary.org.za The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals. All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the post of Deputy Director: Security Management with Ref No: 2026/70/OCJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026 is a re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. OTHER POSTS

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