Assistant Director: Strategic Planning

Requirements

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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