Director: Policy and Planning

Okubalulekile

Director: Policy and Planning at Department of Economic Development in Umnotho House Johannesburg.

Izidingo

• Grade 12.
• NQF Level 7 qualification in Economics, Development Economics or Public Policy as recognised by SAQA.
• A postgraduate qualification in Economics, Development Economics or Public Policy will be an added advantage.
• Nyukela Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government.
• Five (5) years' experience at middle/senior managerial level in an Economic Policy and Planning environment.
• Code 08/10 driver’s license is essential.

Umsebenzi

• Participate in the National, Provincial and Sectoral macroeconomic policy and planning colloquiums.
• Manage the development of sound macroeconomic policies and lead the implementation thereof.
• Provide advice on macroeconomic policy implementation and report on progress as and when required.
• Identify macroeconomic policy and planning goals and objectives to support National, Provincial and Sectoral strategies.
• Manage macroeconomic research policy and planning, assessments and reviews.
• Develop impact evaluations of implemented programmes of the department.
• Analyse and identify macroeconomic opportunities for the economic development sector.
• Implement relevant macroeconomic policy and planning interventions.
• Align Provincial policy strategies and programmes with the National macroeconomic frameworks.
• Prepare and avail monthly, quarterly and annual macroeconomic progress reports.
• Monitor compliance and report thereof.
• Develop and implement macroeconomic intervention plans.
• Promote the development of macroeconomic policy development action plans.
• Lead and manage the implementation of Provincial and Sectoral economic development plans.
• Provide advice on appropriate macroeconomic policy direction across all sectors of the economy.
• Consult with stakeholders in the National, Provincial and Local Government, private sector, international organisations and entrepreneurs.
• Communicate new projects and improved sector policies and strategies.
• Collaborate with staff within the department, other departments and the private sector in the development of sector plans and implementation of projects.
• Prepare speeches and briefing notes for the Political Office-Bearers on macroeconomic policy-related matters.
• Liaise with Research and Educational Institutions on macroeconomic policy and strategies.
• Manage macroeconomic strategies and policy oversight.
• Drive macroeconomic policy advocacy initiatives.
• Pursue macroeconomic opportunities and provide implementation support.
• Engage implementing partners and assess progress on macroeconomic projects and ensure compliance.
• Report monthly, quarterly and annually on project implementation.
• Manage the collation of evidence- based information in line with the implementation plan and Service Level Agreements.
• Manage responses to audit queries.
• Manage the utilisation of people and equipment.
• Manage the performance of supervised staff.
• Develop staff.
• Motivate staff and cultivate a culture of service delivery.
• Monitor budget expenditure for projects.
• Assign duties and responsibilities and manage individual performance within the Sub-directorate.

Indlela yokukhumbula

Apply online through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment System at http://jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za

Imibuzo: Siphiwe Nhlapho/ Lwandile Phaledi/ Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373/066 196 6917 OTHER POSTS

Amanothi

Only. Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as originally certified copies of qualifications and an identity document (copies of certified documents will not be accepted). Certification of documents must not be older than six (6) months. Failure to submit all the required documents will result in the application not being considered. 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. Successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification verification, and previous employment verification. All shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to a technical exercise intended to test the relevant technical elements and competencies required for the post. The logistics of the assessment will be communicated to candidates by the Department. In accordance with the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, all shortlisted candidates, including Senior Management Service (SMS) posts, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One assessment will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate's suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post, while the other assessment will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. In respect of SMS posts only, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) recommended candidates will undergo a competency-based assessment, including psychometric assessments, to evaluate cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to submit proof of completion of the Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme for the Senior Management Service prior to appointment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON