Deputy Director-General: Institutional Development and Support at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management, Administration, Law, Governance, Social Sciences or a related field. 8 years' experience at Senior Management level in public administration within a large, complex organisation. Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative and governance framework, organisational performance management, strategic planning, institutional governance, human resource management and public administration. Sound understanding of Government priorities, organisational development, policy coordination, justice sector governance and executive management within the Public Service
•  Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide organisational direction, develop and implement strategies and inspire high performance. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation and change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation and organisational performance improvement. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability. Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence strategic outcomes. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values. 

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership for justice policy coordination, entity oversight and Justice Cluster governance to strengthen institutional governance, integrated decision-making and the implementation of departmental strategic priorities. Lead justice education, professional development, research, innovation and knowledge management programmes to strengthen institutional capability and organisational performance. Direct strategic planning, organisational performance management, service delivery improvement, operational intelligence and integrated performance monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning, accountability and continuous organisational improvement.
• Lead public education, strategic communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives to promote public confidence, improve access to justice and strengthen the Department's public profile. Provide strategic leadership for legal services, legal advisory services, litigation management, contract management, statutory legal processes and legal governance to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the Department's interests. Ensure sound strategic, financial, human resource, asset and performance management, promote compliance with legislative and regulatory prescripts, and build a capable, ethical and high-performing Branch that supports the Department's constitutional mandate.