Strategic Policy & Innovation Director

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,321,000 - 1,788,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government is seeking an experienced senior manager to strategically support the executive in developing and implementing high‑level provincial policies and strategies. Based in Cape Town CBD, the role requires at least 5 years at senior management level and an NQF Level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA.

Key responsibilities include leading transversal policy work, advising Cabinet and departments, and aligning plans with the Provincial Strategic

Qualifications

• Qualified at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA (minimum).
• Minimum of 5 years senior management level experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic management, advice and guidance on policy and strategy development and review.
• Coordinate transversal policy development and stakeholder consultation.
• Analyse policy environments and identify provincial intervention priorities.
• Prepare provincial responses to national policy developments.
• Align legislation and strategies with the Provincial Strategic Plan.
• Support HD Social Sector, Economic Sector, and governance initiatives.
• Advise on performance variances and corrective actions for sectors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Futures modelling

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA

Job description

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government is seeking an experienced senior manager to strategically support the executive in developing and implementing high‑level provincial policies and strategies. Based in Cape Town CBD, the role requires at least 5 years at senior management level and an NQF Level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA.

Key responsibilities include leading transversal policy work, advising Cabinet and departments, and aligning plans with the Provincial Strategic