Assistant Director: Strategic Planning and Management

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.