Assistant Director: Strategic Planning and Coordination, Ref No POCS 07/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety ,Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and support the facilitation of the departmental strategic planning and reporting processes, systems and output in the Department. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a strategic planning, reporting and coordination environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate and facilitate the Departmental participation in developing strategic and operation planning processes; Coordinate and facilitate the Department’s performance reporting processes; Coordinate and compile of the Departmental Service Delivery Improvement Initiatives including DPSA and Public Service Commission compliance; Coordinate governance performance information and policy coordination in the Department; People Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Strategic management processes; Government planning processes and cycles; Sound knowledge and understanding of departmental operations; Policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the provincialCgrowth and development strategy of the Western Cape; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); A high-level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Strong planning, organising and people management skills.