Assistant Director

Closing Date 2024/07/29
Reference Number WCG240612-2
Tracking Number DEDAT 06/2023R1
Job Title Assistant Director: Strategic Coordination, Ref No. DEDAT 06/2023 R1
Department Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Salary level 9
Enquiries Ms M Carstens at (021) 483 9223/Martie.Carstens@westerncape.gov.za
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town / City Cape Town, CBD
Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to assist with the coordination of transversal departmental strategic processes and reporting.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a strategic planning, coordination, and reporting environment.

Recommendation

Proven working knowledge and experience in the following: Provincial and national government strategic planning strategies and frameworks; Strategic management processes, including Ethics, Change Management, and Service Delivery Improvement Planning.

Key Performance Areas

Coordination of the Department’s strategic planning processes regarding the Annual Performance Plan (APP), Annual Operational Plan (AOP), and the In-year changes; Coordination of the reporting on the Departments strategic deliverables, including the Annual Report, the Service Delivery Improvement plan, POPIA, and PAIA; Facilitation of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Operational Management Framework deliverables (e.g. Operations analysis and improvement, Operations Strategy, Operations design, and Operations planning and control); Coordinate responses for Human Rights Mainstreaming and Ethics; Provision of administration services within the Sub-directorate Strategic Coordination.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures, and best practices in applicable areas, including Human Rights Mainstreaming, POPIA, and PAIA; Public Finance Management Act ; All applicable DPME policies, frameworks, and guidelines applicable to strategic planning processes; Economics. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Facilitation/coordination; Problem solving; Communication (written, verbal, presentation, report writing); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Policy analysis.

Remuneration

R 444 036 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape

Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.