Deputy Director: Integrated Planning, Research & Policy Coordination

DUTIES: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: - Coordinate and integrate all Department planning activities. Support the development of planning frameworks within the department. Facilitate the process to develop the medium- and long-term provincial plans and monitor the implementation process. Ensure alignment of sectoral strategies plans, policies and service delivery programs in the Department. Manage an internal engagement process with different stakeholders on the planning process and outputs to ensure alignment and maximise buy in into the provincial plans. Support collaboration with national development and other spheres of government on the development of provincial and local plans. Manage the development of all Departmental strategic planning documents in line with DPME guidelines and relevant prescripts. Manage logistical arrangements for departmental and branch strategic planning sessions. Ensure development, implementation of strategic and operational planning schedule in line with mandated government timeframes. Analyse strategic plans and annual performance plans from branches for consistency and alignment to government priorities and planning frameworks. Coordinate the compilation and consolidation of strategic plans and annual performance plans from various branches into unified departments plans. Perform secretariat services during strategic planning sessions. Manage the development and review of Departmental policies. Conduct policy research on new policy proposal of the department. Monitor the status of departmental policies and ensure timely review of outdated policies. Ensure alignment of departmental policies with national policies and public service standards and norms. Facilitate policy consultation and engagement with Policy owners to ensure an aligned policy development process. Support all branches regarding policy review processes within the department. Manage the entire administration process related to policy development / review. Manage Human and Physical Resources in the sub-directorate. Manage the performance and development of employees within the sub-directorate. Develop and review operational plans for the sub-directorate. Evaluate, monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Develop and ensure adherence to policies and service delivery standards. Provide inputs to the budget process and ensure expenditure in accordance with applicable prescripts. Ensure proper management of asset within the sub-directorate.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: - Knowledge of legislative framework governing the public service PSR, PFMA, Treasury regulations. Deep knowledge and understanding of the framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework. Knowledge and experience of Theory of Change and Situational Analysis. Strategic thinking and capability. Customer and client focus. Service delivery innovation. Good communication skill. Stakeholder engagement. Networking. Interpersonal skill. Analytical skills. Planning, and Organising Skill. Change and Knowledge Management.

NQF level 6 qualification in Public Management / Strategic Management or related field as recognised by SAQA. 5 years’ experience within the field of which 3 years’ experience at junior managerial level in Integrated Planning and Research. Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).