Chief Director: Integrated Planning at Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate plus NQF level 7, minimum of 3 year Degree as recognised by SAQA) in Strategic Planning/ Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Management plus extensive experience in the related field of which 5 years’ experience should be at Senior Management level. A valid driver’s license. Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement and financial disclosure. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www. thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, PFMA and other related legislations. Computer literacy, Excellent communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills. Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to develop a strong working team, Good interpersonal relations. Financial management skills. Change management. Knowledge management Service delivery innovations, Problem solving and analyses, People management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus. Project management will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate strategic planning services.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance in terms of business plan outcomes.
• Provide knowledge management services.
• Render policy development and research services.
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of diversity and transformation programmes.
• Manage human and financial resources to achieve Chief Directorate’s objectives.