Director: Strategy, Planning And Monitoring

In brief

Overview The Government Printing Works (GPW) is seeking a Director for Strategy, Planning And Monitoring, identified by Reference Number GPW 26/04. This is a senior-level position based in Pretoria, offering an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1,317,384 (Level 13). The role focuses on leading strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation functions within the department. What you will do - Develop and implement frameworks on strategic planning matters, including aligning departmental strategies to government-wide planning prescripts and frameworks (e.g., DPME Framework on Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans, Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information). - Develop the departmental strategic planning framework and align departmental strategic guidelines to government frameworks such as PMFA, Treasury Regulations, and the Public Service Act, and implement government planning policy documents. - Develop the Departmental Strategic Plan and ensure the alignment of Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicators to the strategic outcomes. - Facilitate the development of the departmental strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), Ministerial priorities, Government-wide priorities (SONA, sustainable developmental goals), and comparing with the department's previous performance. - Facilitate consultation processes with Branches and business units to ensure that strategic planning processes are understood by management. - Develop performance indicators with Branches and identify points of integration across all strategic outcomes and outputs. - Develop the compilation of the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and submit for approval and tabling. - Coordinate the development of Annual Operational Plans (AOPs), facilitating their development from strategic outcomes and performance outputs in line with the APP, providing technical support to managers, and facilitating AOP approval. - Coordinate and develop a Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP), which includes arranging and conducting workshops to populate the SDIP template, identifying services requiring improvement as per DPSA requirements, presenting findings to EXCO and MANCO, facilitating approval, and monitoring the implementation of the SDIP. - Conduct monitoring and evaluation of performance information, coordinating monthly performance information reporting, monitoring quarterly performance reports and their submission for approval, and coordinating the compilation and submission of annual, mid-term, and end-term reports. - Manage the Directorate, which involves developing and implementing its operational plan, allocating and managing resources to ensure delivery on set targets, formulating and identifying policy shortfalls and necessary amendments, conducting financial planning and accounting for the allocated budget, ensuring adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the Directorate's functional terrain, and monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the Directorate's performance. Requirements (from the original advert) - A Grade 12 qualification plus a Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Business Management / Business Administration / Bachelor of Commerce / Public Management. - A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle / senior level (Deputy Director) in a strategic management environment. - Knowledge and understanding of all departmental legislation and prescripts. - Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations. - Knowledge of the South African Constitution. - Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, and other relevant legislation. - Ability to communicate with all levels of management. - Extended working hours may be required. - Willingness to travel. - A Valid Driver’s licence. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a highly qualified professional with a Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or Public Management. They must have at least 5 years of experience at a middle to senior management level, specifically within a strategic management environment. Crucial for this role is comprehensive knowledge of departmental legislation, the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations, the South African Constitution, and the Public Service Act and other relevant legislation. Strong communication skills for interacting across all management levels are essential. Applicants should also be prepared for extended working hours and willingness to travel, and must hold a valid driver's licence. This position is suited for a strategic leader capable of developing, implementing, and monitoring complex planning and performance frameworks within a government setting. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/government-printing-works-gpw-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-gpw-26-04 Source: govpage

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