Assistant Director: Business Planning & Performance Management (Senior Specialist: Strategic Business Planning)

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**Overview** This is a role for an Assistant Director: Business Planning & Performance Management (Senior Specialist: Strategic Business Planning) at the City of Johannesburg. The position offers a basic salary of R58 324,06 per month (excluding benefits) and is located at the Nedbank Building, 100 Carr Street, Newtown Junction, Johannesburg. The role operates within a strategic support environment, focusing on effective coordination and engagement with internal and external stakeholders relevant to Group Strategic Management Support. It involves building collaborative relationships across the Group Corporate and Shared Services (GCSS) and the City of Johannesburg to facilitate strategic information flow, planning process alignment, and achievement of Business Planning and Performance Management objectives. The incumbent provides specialist guidance and strategic support in these areas, requiring a sound understanding of national, provincial, and local government environments, including relevant policies, governance, regulatory frameworks, protocols, and legislation applicable to Group Corporate and Shared Services. **What you will do** * Coordinate, facilitate and drive departmental strategic planning processes, providing analytical support and insights to inform decision-making. * Coordinate and track performance across units, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and identify areas for improvement (Performance Monitoring & Reporting). * Foster and maintain inter- and intra-governmental relations, coordinating stakeholder engagement and ensuring effective communication (Stakeholder Management & IGR). * Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, promoting a culture of risk awareness and compliance (Risk Management). * Coordinate training initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and skills development priorities (Training Coordination). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric/Grade 12 * A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7 in Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation field / Public Administration / any relevant or related tertiary qualification in the discipline of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation or Public Administration). Membership of organisations such as the South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) will be an added advantage. * 6 – 8 years or more relevant experience in a strategic management environment; at least 4 years' supervisory experience. * Proven track record of providing a strategic support service to the executive office. * Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with strong supervisory and team leader skills. * Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment. * Experience in a policy environment. * Understanding of reporting protocols. * Experience compiling and managing budgets. * Previous experience in National /Provincial /Local Government policy, legislation, and protocol. * Business administration, public administration, or a closely related field and fiscal management experience involving budgeting and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Strategic Perspective * Excellent communication * Leadership and people management * Goal orientation * Change management * Performance management * Risk Management * Financial management * Excellent report writing * Analytical thinking * Work under pressure * Meeting deadlines * Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel) * Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders. * Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. * Knowledge of Government legislation, policies and procedures applicable to South Africa and other similar environments. * Ability to strategically manage an administrative support service within a multidisciplinary environment, including demonstrated ability to provide professional supervision and development. * Expertise in compliance handling processes and of ethical and professional practice standards, with the ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, sensitive and complex work environment. * Excellent interpersonal, liaison and communication skills, including the capacity and ability to negotiate or communicate with relevant stakeholders (internal and external). * Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare documents and briefing notes for management on complex and sensitive issues. * Knowledge of financial principles and practices. * Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as filing and record management systems, and other office procedures and terminology. * Capable of gathering and analysing information. * Sound knowledge of risk management. * Ability to supervise subordinate employees, to include establishing and applying standards for performance in a fair and impartial manner, providing appropriate discipline, and interpreting and implementing instructions by management. * Ability to maintain and ensure the confidentiality of employee personnel files and contents. * Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused. * Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism. * Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this role is an experienced professional with a relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7 in Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or Public Administration) and a minimum of 6-8 years' experience in a strategic management environment, including at least 4 years in a supervisory capacity. They should have a proven track record of providing strategic support to executive offices, managing diverse functions, and working within a fast-paced policy environment, particularly within National, Provincial, or Local Government. The successful applicant will possess strong leadership, people management, and communication skills, with an ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders. They must demonstrate a strategic perspective, analytical thinking, and proficiency in performance, risk, and financial management, along with excellent report writing and computer literacy. Candidates should be highly organised, detail-oriented, capable of working under pressure, and possess a sound understanding of government legislation and compliance processes, coupled with strong ethical standards, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to quality and service delivery. **Deadline** Friday, 06 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-business-planning-performance-management-senior-specialist-strategic-business-planning-city-of-johannesburg Source: myjobmag

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