DEPUTY DIRECTOR

ST 36/23 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGY AND PLANNING REF NO: DSAC-

02/10/2024

SALARY : R811 560 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration salary package)

consisting of a basic salary, State’s contribution to the Government Employees

Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be

structured in terms of applicable rules Middle Management Services

Guidelines)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent

qualification; Three year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as

recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification in Strategic Management,

Business Leadership, Public Management or relevant qualification; 3-5 years

relevant experience in strategic management/planning (priority consideration);

or monitoring & evaluation/research or policy development; At least 3 years

relevant experience at an Assistant Director level; A valid driver’s licence;

Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and frameworks guiding strategic

management, knowledge management and planning; Knowledge and

experience in strategic management, public sector and corporate planning

practices, frameworks and policies; Knowledge and understanding of data

collection and analysis; Sound understanding of government policy and

legislative frameworks governing planning and reporting in the public sector;

Knowledge in alignment of government policy to the departmental strategy;

Managerial/supervisory skills; Exceptional knowledge of and communication in

English; High level of computer literacy; Exceptional analytical report writing

skills; Good communication, organisational and Problem solving skills; Ability

to interact and communicate with people of all levels verbally and in writing;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DUTIES : The purpose of this post is to provide institutional and sectoral strategic

planning and related advisory services in the sport, arts and culture sector;

Consolidate commitments made at planning and reporting sessions into a

register of issues for follow up; Cultivate a culture of learning and develop

related learning plans to enhance understanding of the departmental strategy

and performance plans, as well as their alignment to national priorities/focus

areas; Coordinate and manage the acquisition, storage, use, and

dissemination of knowledge that will enhance planning and reporting; Provide

strategic support to Departmental public entities and provincial departments

responsible for sport, arts and culture, during the planning process; Convene

and facilitate Strategic Planning Sessions; Assist in developing the

Department’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and contribute to

developing sectoral ones when necessary; Follow up on recommendations

resulting from the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan assessment by

oversight departments/Units; Manage the Strategic Plan and Annual

Performance Plan’s design, printing, approval, and distribution; Develop good

working relations with oversight departments and departmental Units; Facilitate

the development of the Departmental Annual Operational Plan; AnalyseDepartment’s response to international and national commitments and advise

on alignment to departmental mandate; Analyse the institutional planning

documents and develop a commitments’ register to enhance operational

planning and reporting

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Makwela Tel No: (012) 441 3139

NOTE : Preference will be given to African males, Coloured males, Indian males, White

1. males, Coloured females and Persons with Disabilities.