POST 25/460 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT REF NO:
SALARY : R932 292 per annum Level (11), (all-inclusive remuneration package consists
of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a
medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
CENTRE : Head Office (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Strategy and Policy
Development /Development Studies / Public Policy or equivalent qualification
related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience
in Strategic Planning and Policy Development environment, of which 3 years
must be at an Assistant Director level (Junior Management). A valid driver’s
license (except for persons with disabilities). Skills And Knowledge:
Knowledge: Sounds and knowledge of PFMA, government planning
framework, government planning cycle (MTEF and strategic planning), public
service legislation and policy frameworks, national and provincial development
plans, research development frameworks, strategic planning, policy
development processes and research processes, understanding of Batho Pele
Principles. Skills: Applied Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Citizen Service
Orientation, Communication and Information Management, Diversity
Management, Citizenship focus and responsiveness, Continuous
Improvement, Communication and information management, Problem
Analysis and decision-making, Applying Technology (MS Office: Word, Excel,
Power Point, outlook etc)., Budgeting and Financial Management, Networking
and building bonds, Project Management, Team leadership, Policy formulation,
analysis and development ,Planning and Organising, Developing Others,
Report writing skills, Facilitation and presentation , Stakeholders Engagement,
Research/Analysing, Interpersonal Relationship skills, formulation and editing,
Ability to work under pressure, self-motivate and work in a team environment.
DUTIES : Manage the departmental strategic and annual operational planning
processes: Coordinate Departmental strategic, annual and operational
planning sessions. Develop, maintain and communicate planning policies and
procedures. Implement the Framework for Strategic Plans and annual
performance plans, record departmental planning sessions proceedings,
consolidate strategic plans, annual performance plans and operational plans,
facilitate the alignment of departmental strategy to the government priorities,
support programme managers on planning concepts and tools and facilitate
production of strategic, annual performance and operational plans and
submission to designated places. Facilitate development and review of
departmental policies: Provide technical support on policy development, review
policies for alignment to with provincial and the national policies, develop,
maintain and communicate policy guidelines, develop and maintain repository
for departmental policies and procedures, coordinate the development of
departmental policy implementation plans and monitor the implementation of
the policy action plan. Coordinate development and manage implementation
of the research agenda: Facilitate the approval of research proposals at the
provincial research and research ethics committees, collect, store, analyse and
disseminate research information and support Line Managers in
implementation of research recommendations and findings. Manage the sub-
directorate resources and performance: General supervision of employees,
allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by
supervisees, advice and lead supervisees regarding all aspects of the work,
manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees and ensure that
all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the
required standard efficiently and effectively.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284
4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.