ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING (X1 POST)

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Strategic Planning. A valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years' relevant experience in the strategic planning of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge: Knowledge of the planning cycle and planning processes within the public sector. Framework for the development of strategic planning documents and reporting on implementation. General knowledge of budgeting process within the public service. Knowledge of guiding legislative and policy frameworks such as the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, White Paper on Batho Pele and the Revised Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans, national strategic priority frameworks. Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work collaboratively, ability to be flexible and responsive to the demands of the work environment, interpersonal relations, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and performance information tracking systems.

Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. Facilitate the development of departmental strategic plan, annual performance plan and operational plans. Verify alignment of the budget with strategic plans. Incorporate the departmental service delivery improvement plan into the strategic plan of the department. Facilitate logistical arrangements in relation to the printing and binding of departmental strategic plans. Facilitate the development of the service delivery improvement plans and initiatives. Coordinate the development of service delivery improvement plan and monitor implementation of the service delivery improvement plan. Supervise sub- ordinates.

Ms. H. Pretorius Tel No: (018) 388 1366/1254

e-mail to: [email protected]

This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/281