Deputy Director: Strategic Management and Planning at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier

In brief

**Overview** This is a full-time Deputy Director position within the Strategic Management and Planning unit at the Mpumalanga Office of the Premier. The Office of the Premier focuses on achieving five strategic outcome-oriented goals, which include provincial integrated planning, coordinated provincial performance monitoring and evaluation, improved government communication, improved security management, and effective coordination of government policies and programmes. The role is based in Mpumalanga and is categorized under Administration/Facilities and Project and Program Management job fields. **What you will do** * Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. * Facilitate the development of a Strategic Plan, Provincial Program of Action, and Annual Performance Plan. * Coordinate the development of the departmental Annual Operational Plan. * Develop, review, and coordinate the implementation of departmental Information and Knowledge Management strategies, policies, frameworks, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans. * Coordinate and support Knowledge Management maturity assessments, compliance assessments, evidence collection, remedial action plans, and reporting to oversight structures. * Align Information and Knowledge Management initiatives with government priorities, departmental strategic plans, annual performance plans, and operational plans. * Develop compliance matrixes. * Develop reporting templates as per the approved plans. * Prepare Knowledge Management performance information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate SAQA recognized undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 07) in Public Administration/Public Affairs/Public Management/Monitoring and Evaluation or a relevant qualification. * A minimum of three (3) years of functional work experience at a junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). * Knowledge of strategic management and service delivery improvement frameworks. * Understanding of project management and financial management. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of: * Legislation governing planning and reporting. * Data Collection. * Analysis and report writing. * Research methodology. * Strategic Planning Processes. * Knowledge and Understanding of DPME Revised Framework, Project Management, Legislative Mandates, Treasury Regulation, and Public Service Act. * Competent skills in Computer Literacy, People Management, Planning and Organising, Report Writing and Minute Taking, Decision-making, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Presentation. * Ability to develop and apply policies. * Sound organizing, planning, and excellent communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure and long hours. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess an appropriate SAQA recognized undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 07) in Public Administration/Public Affairs/Public Management/Monitoring and Evaluation, or a relevant field, combined with a minimum of three years of functional work experience at a junior managerial level. The ideal applicant will have comprehensive knowledge of strategic management and service delivery improvement frameworks, project management, financial management, and relevant legislation including the DPME Revised Framework, Treasury Regulation, and Public Service Act. Essential skills include computer literacy, people management, planning and organizing, report writing, minute-taking, decision-making, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication and presentation skills. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to develop and apply policies, possess sound organizing and planning abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work under pressure and for long hours. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-strategic-management-and-planning-mpumalanga-office-of-the-premier Source: myjobmag

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