JICS is an independent oversight body tasked with overseeing the correctional operations of the Department of Correctional Services and protecting the rights of all incarcerated persons. JICS reports to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services and the Minister of Correctional Services.
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Assistant Director: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
A recognized NQF 6 qualifications in Public Management or Public Administration or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6/RVQ13). The candidate must have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in strategic management/planning. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of: Public Service Act, (Batho Pele Principles), corporate governance guidelines and strategies. Required information technology knowledge. Monitoring and evaluation framework.
Application of research methodology. Basic project management. Strategic formulation and implementation. Public sector governance framework. Monitoring and evaluation (setting outcome targets and performance measures). Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving and analysis. Planning and organising. Knowledge management. Diversity management. Budgeting and financial management. Computer literacy. Research skills. Development of monitoring contingency plans and systems.
DUTIES :
Coordinate and prepare inputs/presentations and feedback regarding the strategic and annual performance plans for JICS. Assist with the review or development of relevant departmental policies pertaining to JICS procedures to the relevant role players. Develop, facilitate, coordinate, present and maintain strategic and annual planning processes. Coordinate and maintain operational plans. Ensure the updating and monitoring of strategic planning in terms of the annual performance/business plan and operational plan. Ensure the proper and timeous reporting on the performance plan. Coordinate the development and submission of the annual performance. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of JICS performance outcomes and reviews.
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