Deputy Director: Strategic Planning - Government Communication and Information System

POST 45/88: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING

REF NO: 3/1/5/1-22/100

Directorate: Strategic Planning & Performance Management

DUTIES:          

• The incumbent will be required to conduct secondary data analysis and literature-based research on political,  social,  economic, technological and industry trends that may impact on the organisation.
• Prepare summaries of government policy documents and reports and conduct additional background research that will inform the organisational situational environment.
• Assist in setting SMART targets for the strategic objectives and indicators.
• Assist in developing the multi-year strategic, and annual performance plan in line with relevant legislation.
• Coordinate the process of cascading the departmental annual performance plan into the operational plan and performance plans and alignment to the ENE.
• Ensure the timeous submission of the departmental plans and reports to the oversight bodies.
• Assist in coordinating the departmental strategic planning sessions.
• The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure without constant supervision and meet deadlines.
• All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a technical assessment.

REQUIREMENTS:          

• Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12, and an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) / National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Administration, Economics or Business Sciences or an equivalent related field, as recognised by SAQA.
• A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• At least four (4) years of experience of which two (2) years should be at salary level nine (9) or ten (10) in strategic management within the public sector.
• Knowledge and experience in strategic management, public sector and corporate planning practices and policies.
• Experience in data collection and analysis to generate clear and concise management reports.
• An ability to effectively and timely coordinate the submission of all organisational planning documents.
• Sound understanding of government policy.
• Good understanding of legislative frameworks governing planning and reporting in the public sector.
• Excellent report writing skills and ability to write high-level reports to management.
• Experience in the alignment of policy to departmental strategy.
• Ability to interact and communicate with people of all levels.
• A proven team player. High level of computer literacy.
• Excellent analytical report writing skills and advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• This is a middle management position and proven experience in managing junior employees is required.

ENQUIRIES: Ms N Peter Tel No: (012) 473 0339

SALARY: R766 584 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE: Pretoria