Assistant Director: Strategic Planning And Transformation

Requirements

As a minimum, a National Diploma / Degree in Public Management/Public Administration/Social Sciences or Equivalent. 3-5 relevant experience in the co-ordination of Special Programmes and Strategic Planning Programmes of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental processes, Strategic Planning and Special Programmes environment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, understanding of legislative frameworks, policies and strategies on Strategic Planning and Transformation: UN Treaties, Government Planning and Transformation Policies, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Preferential 188 Procurement Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public service regulations and Management of human and financial resources. Analytical, critical & innovative thinking, Presentation and Facilitation, Presentation and facilitation, Report writing, Leadership, Project Management, Conflict Management, Financial and Strategic Management, Policy analysis implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure departmental compliance to national and provincial legislation and policies. Develop plans, initiate projects and support the implementation of the Strategic Planning & Special Programmes (Women empowerment, rights of Persons with Disability, Older Persons, Military Veterans as well as Youth Development), in the department. Co-ordinate the activities/events and liaise with the stakeholders at various levels. Provide support and assist with monitoring the functionality of the various Forums, Structures and Clusters as well as ensuring effective implementation of Programmes of all related policies and other relevant legislations at provincial and district level. Co-ordinate the workshops/training and capacity building programmes for various Forums and Structures of the Department. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the Departmental Performance of the Strategic and Special Programmes activities. Ensure effective management of departmental assets and finances in accordance with the PFMA. Overall supervision and management of staff.

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