Deputy Director: Development Planning and Anti-Poverty Strategy (x2 posts): Polokwane (Directorate: Development Planning and Anti-Poverty Strategy) at Limpopo Office of the Premier

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Coordinate policy development and analysis.
• Coordinate integrated development planning amongst the three spheres of government.
• Coordinate and implement the integrated Provincial Planning cycle.
• Coordinate assessment and consolidation of Provincial Strategic plans.
• Link intergovernmental Strategic plans with the Municipal IDPs.

Prerequisites
REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Senior certificate / equivalent plus an appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Development Studies or equivalent qualification in the relevant field / area as recognized by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• A minimum of five (05) years’ experience in Development Planning of which three (03) years’ experience must have been at an Assistant Director / Junior Management level.
• A valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.

Person Profile
COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic capability and Leadership, People management and Empowerment, Financial management, Programme and Project management, Change Management.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts in Development Planning as well as understanding of the relevant legislative framework governing Public Service. Negotiation skills, Problem solving, Planning & organizing, Time management, Strategic planning, Policy analysis and Development, Good communication skills,    Group dynamics, Co-ordination skills, Knowledge management, Computer literacy, Statistical analysis.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026