Manager: Strategic Planning

Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Strategic Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation or related qualification. Postgraduate qualifications (NQF 8) in Strategic Management, Public Administration, Development Planning or related field will be an added advantage Minimum Knowledge & Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years relevant experience in strategic planning, institutional planning, organisational performance planning or public sector planning. At least 3 years must be at junior management or supervisory level. Extensive knowledge of strategic planning frameworks, Annual Performance Plans, Operational Planning processes and government planning prescripts. Sound knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans, DPSA governance frameworks and organisational performance management practices. Valid driver's licence. Willingness to travel when required. Strategic thinking and planning capability. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Sound knowledge of strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, and performance management frameworks. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. Advanced report-writing, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to develop, implement, and monitor strategic and operational plans. Strong financial planning and budgeting skills. Ability to manage change and drive organisational performance. High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Board of Directors: Mr BM Ramokhele (Chairperson), Mr M Moloi (Registrar), Adv. NN January, Mr SJ Keswa, Prof. D Khosa, Dr MJ Mashinini, Mr L Sakata, Adv. MLT Bilikwana (Company Secretary) NPA Representative

Coordinate the Development of Organisational Strategic Plans Develop and implement strategic planning frameworks, policies, methodologies and guidelines. Coordinate environmental scanning and strategic analyses. Facilitate strategic planning sessions and consultative workshops. Coordinate the development and review of the RTIA Strategic Plan. Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and organisational mandates. Coordinate approvals of strategic planning documents by relevant governance structures. Manage the Development of Annual Performance Plans and Operational Plans Coordinate the development of the Annual Performance Plan (APP). Facilitate development of divisional operational plans. Ensure alignment between the Strategic Plan, APP and Operational Plans. Review and quality assure indicators, targets and technical indicator descriptions. Consolidate organisational planning submissions. Coordinate approval processes and submission deadlines. Review and quality assure indicators, targets and technical indicator descriptions. Consolidate organisational planning submissions. Coordinate approval processes and submission deadlines. Coordinate Integrated Organisational Planning Coordinate planning activities across the Agency. Facilitate planning committees and planning forums. Provide strategic planning advice and support to divisions. Ensure integration between planning, budgeting, performance management and risk management processes. Facilitate annual planning cycles and planning calendar activities. Ensure Compliance with Planning and Governance Prescripts Monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory planning requirements. Ensure compliance with National Treasury Frameworks and related prescripts. Conduct quality assurance reviews of planning documents. Coordinate audit requests and responses relating to planning processes. Maintain planning governance standards and reporting requirements. Conduct quality assurance reviews of planning documents. Coordinate audit requests and responses relating to planning processes. Maintain planning governance standards and reporting requirements. Coordinate Publication and Communication of Planning Documents Coordinate finalisation of approved Strategic Plans and APPs. Ensure publication of approved planning documents. Coordinate submission of planning documents to oversight authorities. Maintain planning document repositories. Facilitate communication and awareness of approved plans throughout the Agency.

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