Chief Director of Strategy & Planning – Social Development

Goapply Grid; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Cape Town seeks a Chief Director: Business Planning and Strategy. This senior leadership role involves driving strategic initiatives, policy development, and performance monitoring to enhance service delivery quality. Candidates should have at least 5 years of managerial experience and a recognized undergraduate qualification. An attractive salary package is offered, including pension contributions and flexibility in structuring options.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions

Flexible salary structuring options

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience at senior managerial level.
• Completion of the Public Service Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme or willingness to complete it.
• Strong knowledge of PFMA and socio-political issues affecting provincial government.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on strategy development and performance monitoring.
• Lead the Department's strategic and operational planning processes.
• Oversee accountability and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Manage organizational change initiatives aligned with policy priorities.
• Mentor and build a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme and project management

Financial oversight

Change management

People development

Education

Recognised undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7 or higher)

Job description

A public service organization in Cape Town seeks a Chief Director: Business Planning and Strategy. This senior leadership role involves driving strategic initiatives, policy development, and performance monitoring to enhance service delivery quality. Candidates should have at least 5 years of managerial experience and a recognized undergraduate qualification. An attractive salary package is offered, including pension contributions and flexibility in structuring options.