Deputy Director-General, Strategic Programs & Policy

Western Cape Government

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

The Western Cape Government is seeking a suitably qualified Deputy Director-General with a strong background in public policy, economics or related fields and extensive strategy management experience. The role supports executive leadership in shaping high-level policies, strategies and provincial stakeholder engagement.

Based in Cape Town CBD, the post focuses on enhancing organisational effectiveness and resident-centric service delivery through strategic leadership and cross-sector

Qualifications

  • NQF Level 8 qualification in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Finance or related field.
  • Extensive experience in a strategy management environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the executive with high-level policies and strategies.
  • Engage provincial strategic stakeholders to enhance organisational effectiveness and resident-centric service delivery.

Skills

Strategy management

Education

NQF Level 8 qualification in Public Policy / Economics/ Business / Finance or related field

Job description

The Western Cape Government is seeking a suitably qualified Deputy Director-General with a strong background in public policy, economics or related fields and extensive strategy management experience. The role supports executive leadership in shaping high-level policies, strategies and provincial stakeholder engagement.

Based in Cape Town CBD, the post focuses on enhancing organisational effectiveness and resident-centric service delivery through strategic leadership and cross-sector

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