Assistant Director: Strategic Planning and Management

South African Department of Correctional Services

Location
Gauteng
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is an editorial explanation of the role of Assistant Director: Strategic Planning and Management within the South African Department of Correctional Services. The position involves coordinating and monitoring strategic and operational planning, providing technical support, and managing related stakeholder relationships. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Coordinating the development and review of the Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Annual Operational Plans. * Monitoring the implementation of departmental planning frameworks and approved plans. * Providing strategic planning advice and technical support to Head Office and Regions. * Liaising and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on planning matters. * Managing performance information, human resources, finance, and assets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Recognised National Diploma NQF Level 6 or Degree in Strategic Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Accounting and or Auditing/ Public Administration/ Business Management or related qualification. * 3-5 years’ experience in a planning environment. * Computer literate. * Valid driver’s licence. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of strategic planning processes and the government planning cycle, coupled with an understanding of monitoring and evaluation in a government context. They should demonstrate applied strategic thinking, excellent facilitation and communication skills, and proficiency in report writing and quality assurance, with an essential understanding of Excel and PowerPoint. Key attributes include knowledge of government policies, acts, and regulations, financial management acumen, good interpersonal relations, and an approach to good governance. Furthermore, strong analytical, planning and organising, and problem-solving skills are required, complemented by formal training in strategic planning and performance monitoring. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-strategic-planning-and-management-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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  • At least 3 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Driver's licence

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Job description

Requirements * Recognised National Diploma NQF Level 6 or Degree in Strategic Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Accounting and or Auditing/ Public Administration/ Business Management or related qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in a planning environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and attributes * Understanding of strategic planning processes and government planning cycle. Applied strategic thinking. Report writing and quality assurance. Excellent facilitation and communication skills. Understanding of excel and PowerPoint essential. * Knowledge of government policies, acts and regulations. Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in government. Financial management. Good interpersonal relations. Approach to good governance. Analytical, planning and organising and problem-solving skills. Formal training in strategic planning and performance monitoring. Responsibilities * Coordinate the development and review of the Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan APP, and Annual Operational Plans. Monitor the implementation of departmental planning frameworks and ap-proved plans. * Provide strategic planning advice and technical support to Head Office and Regions. * Liaise and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on planning matters. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.

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