Director: Policy Coordination, Advisory Services and Batho

Oorsig

Director: Policy Coordination, Advisory Services and Batho at Office of the Premier in Kimberley.

Vereistes

• Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or Public Management as recognised by SAQA, and ten (10) years’ experience in the policy development environment with five (5) years’ proven experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Experience in coordinating cross-sectoral or provincial policy processes, providing strategic advice to Executive Management, HODs or Executive Council, policy evaluation, legislative analysis and intergovernmental coordination, application of the National and Provincial policy and planning instruments: NDP, NSDF, MTDP, PGDP, PSDF, DDM, IDP.
• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) or Master's Degree (NQF Level 9) in a relevant field will serve as an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: Strategic Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Decision-Making & Accountability, Programme & Portfolio Oversight, Change &Transformation Leadership, Policy & Legislative Analysis, Policy Development and Advisory, Strategic planning, Policy Research.
• Policy drafting, Strong conceptual and formulation skills, Team building and strong interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Conflict Management, Research, Project Management, planning, organising and people management skills, Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Duties: Coordinate and manage the Provision of Provincial Policy Development Services aligned with the Provincial Growth and Development Plan.
• Provide strategic leadership towards the implementation and institutionalisation of the Batho Pele Programmes.
• Coordinate provincial policy priorities and transversal policy programmes through the Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC).
• Provide strategic Policy Coordination and Governance Support.
• Provide strategic leadership, management, governance, and accountability within the Directorate.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Email applications to: dirpcasbp2026@ncotp.gov.za OTHER POSTS

Navrae: Ms. J. Meyer at 060 742 2577

Notas

The Northern Cape Office of the Premier is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. We intend to promote equity through the fulfillment of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Preference will be given to females as per the Northern Cape Office of the Premier Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Compliance: Applications must be submitted on the approved New Amended Z83 Form (No.81/971431) as prescribed with effect from 01 January 2021, which must be signed, initialled and dated; however, the initial on the second page of the form is not mandatory. The form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Applicants must indicate the post and the correct reference number on the Z83 application Form. The New Z83 Form must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). DPSA Circular 03 of 2025 states that the form must be completed in a manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields. Please note that Part A must be fully completed. Part B, C and D questions of the Z83 may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for. Part E, F and G do not need to be completed if the CV has been attached and provides the required information. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re- appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section as it is intended for those seeking re- employment. Failure to provide information on the CV as requested the applicant may be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule, not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. It will be expected of candidate(s) to be available for the interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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/ Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personal suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification, verification of any dismissal for misconduct, and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified. Candidates will be subject to security screening and vetting. Applicants must disclose if he/she is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting 162 any business with an Organ of State and whether he/she is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties. The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON