Director : Management Support & Development

City Of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Johannesburg is seeking a Director: Management Support & Development to provide strategic analytical and human resource solutions. The role requires overseeing financial planning, performance management, and effective governance systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of experience, including five at a management level, along with strong communication and strategic skills. A valid driver's license is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years overall experience, with 5 years at management level.
• Experience in National/Provincial/Local Government policy legislation.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of strategic analytical and business solutions.
• Contribute to the department's strategic planning process.
• Lead the directorate's services delivery and budget implementation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strategic thinking and planning

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Management, Public Administration or Business Administration

Grade 12 / NQF level 4

Job description

Job title

Director: Management Support & Development

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

December 30, ****

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4;
• Bachelors Degree in Public Management or Public Administration or Business Administration or relevant degree at NQF level 7;
• Minimum of 10 years overall experience of which with 5 years' experience at management level;
• Experience in National/Provincial/Local Government policy legislation and protocols;
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Public Administration or closely related health management experience involving Finance, Supply Chain Management, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation of National Health Priority Programmes, Training and Development;
• Valid driver's license.

Primary Function

Ensure the provision of strategic analytical, human resource, administrative and transversal business solutions to enable the Executive Director: Health and all the reporting units to deliver on their mandate effectively and efficiently.

Key Performance Areas

• Contribute to the development of the department's strategic planning process;
• Lead the directorate's services delivery and budget implementation Planning (SDBIP) process;
• Ensure sound financial Planning and Budgeting processes for the Directorates;
• Lead and facilitate the Directorate demand planning process;
• Lead and facilitate the Directorate Performance management planning process;
• Lead and manage the development of the directorates Individual learning Plans (ILP's) process;
• Ensure effective and efficient directorate functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies;
• Leading the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Directorates;
• Ensure effective and efficient Procurement Management in line with Supply Chain Management processes, legislative, regulatory and policy framework;
• Provide sound leadership for achievement of the Directorate's objectives;
• Direct the delivery of the Management Support and Development services;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Ensue effective control of the Directorates Human Resource;
• Ensure effective Financial Resources control;
• Ensure effective directorate Assets management and control;
• Ensue effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorates and individual performance.

Leading Competencies

• Excellent strategic thinking, planning and execution skills including the ability to anticipate the talent challenges and priorities;
• Good verbal communication (including presentation and public speaking) skills;
• Computer literacy, (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel);

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of the local government environment;
• Knowledge of the City's strategy (IDP prescribed functional Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks;
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance requirement, health and safety legislation and international standards to ensue compliance in Public Health programmes;
• In-depth knowledge of function principle, techniques & tolls and how they can be practically applied;
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance;
• Knowledge of principle and practices of municipal Organisation administration and personnel management;
• Knowledge and experience in working with national and provincial health structure and frameworks.

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