Deputy Director: Policy at Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Information Management. A minimum of 5 years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at ASD level. A valid driver's License.

Duties :

• Manage the development of sustainable policies through the provision of administrative, technical and logistical support. Manage undertaking general and specific literature reviews on provincial, best national and international practices regarding policy models.
• Manage the provision of secretariat services to the Departmental. Policy Committee and Advisory Committee. Mange the establishment of networks and stakeholders. Manage consultative interactions with stakeholders and partners on policies. Manage the development and maintenance of policy stakeholders and partners databases.
• Manage implementation of workshops and work sessions in line with the Department to ensure awareness and understanding of policies, associated strategies and guidelines. Manage dissemination of consolidated policies to standing committee meetings for inputs. Manage policy queries and route them appropriately. Manage liaison with provincial spheres of government in developing related policies in order to ensure strategic alignment with National and Provincial policies.
• Manage interpretations of applicable laws, strategic, as well as political party determinations. Manage evaluation and review of DID policies and align them with Departmental objectives. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department
• . Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by subordinates for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions.
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to subordinates on performance. Mentor and coach subordinates. Determine the Human Resources needs for subordinates in consultation with Corporate Services. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates.
• Provide sufficient guidance to subordinates in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly subordinate meetings.
• Manage skills transfer between subordinates and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.