DEPUTY DIRECTOR - STRATEGY AND PLANNING

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 897,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment is seeking a Director for Strategic Support, Monitoring, and Evaluation in Johannesburg. The position entails overseeing strategic planning, evaluations, and policy coordination within the department. Candidates must have a relevant degree and substantial management experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a B-Tech/Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7).
• 3 - 5 years relevant middle management experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage research and strategic planning services.
• Ensure evaluations are conducted and reports compiled.
• Develop and maintain strategic policy frameworks.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Written and Verbal Communication

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Project Management

People Management

Time Management

Presentation Skills

Innovative Thinking

Team Player

Education

B-Tech/Bachelor's degree in Public Management & Governance or Public Administration

Job description

• Directorate : STRATEGIC SUPPORT, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R896 436.00 Per Annum (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to an individual’s needs)
• Enquiries : Mr. Rassy Rasemetse Tel: [phone] 815 5191

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a B-Tech/Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Management & Governance/ Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 3 – 5 years relevant experience in middle management strategy and governance. A valid driver’s license. COMPETENCES: Manage and coordinate departmental strategic planning process and ensuing conducting of evaluations. Computer Literacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing and analytical skills, project management, people management, time management, presentation skills, innovative, team player, relevant Public Service legislation, GPGpolicies and, organising and chairing meetings.

Duties :

• To manage the provision of research, strategic planning management and policy coordination services, coordinate departmental strategic planning process, ensure conducting of evaluations, facilitate the compilation of reports, coordinate the development and maintenance of strategic policy frameworks, develop and coordinate Service Delivery Improvement Plan of the Departments and manage resources (Human/ Finance/Equipment/ Assets). To facilitate, consolidate, compile and submit strategic information, provide administration support in the development of the departmental strategic plan, assist in the development of the strategic planning report templates and guidelines, aid with regards to the development of operational plans as aligned to the departmental strategy, facilitate and compile the departmental targets and compliance process and reporting, provide support on the development and review of operational and strategic policies in the Department and to develop and maintain strategic planning framework.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax . Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus a B-Tech/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Management & Governance/ Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in middle management strategy and governance?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.