Assistant Director: Strategic Planning Services

Overview

Assistant Director: Strategic Planning Services at the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure in Polokwane, requiring an NQF Level 6 qualification and 3-5 years supervisory experience.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 6 Developmental studies, Strategic Planning or Public Administration/ Management. 3-5 years relevant experience at supervisory level / Senior / Admin Officer in Strategic Management/ Planning, PGDS or Municipal IDP’, at least 3 years in supervisory position.
• A valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
• Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Strategic Management Framework.
• Government programs such as the National Development Plan.
• Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
• Leadership skills.
• Computer Literacy. Facilitation.
• Planning and organising.
• Analytical thinking.
• Creative Problem Solving.
• Policy Analysis and formulation.

Duties

• Coordinate planning processes: Facilitate and coordinate the compilation of Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan.
• Provide guidance to programme managers on the implementation of strategic plan.
• Schedule follow up sessions with programme managers on the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Align the departmental business plan with the PGDS and municipal IDP’s: Provide effective IGR Services.
• Facilitate the integration of departmental plans into municipal IDP’s.
• Coordinate inter sectorial sessions.
• Participate in provincial development Planning Forum.
• Participate in IDP review sessions.
• Facilitate general management of the department, Provincial Government and liase with national departments, local governments and other stakeholders: Facilitate IDP review sessions.
• Facilitate IR and Donor Funding Committee.
• Facilitate in provincial development Planning Forum.
• Facilitate MOU implementation plan Committee.
• Provide stakeholder liaison from outside government and at community level.
• Provide departmental policies: Facilitate the development of the departmental policies.
• Conduct research and or benchmark with other departments on departmental policies.
• Facilitate the approval of the departmental policies.
• Provide policy advocacy sessions.

How to apply

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries: Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the 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 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. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme/. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON