Deputy Director: Strategic Management and Planning at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier

MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and Understanding of DPME Revised Framework, Project Management, Legislative Mandates, Treasury Regulation and Public Service Act.
• Competent skills in Computer Literacy, People Management, Planning and Organising, Report Writing and Minute Taking, Decision- making, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Communication and Presentation. 

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate SAQA recognized undergraduate in Public Administration/Public Affairs/Public Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant qualification (NQF Level 07).
• A minimum (3) years of functional work experience and should be at junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of strategic management and service delivery improvement frameworks. Understanding of project management and financial management. In-depth knowledge and understanding of: Legislation governing planning and reporting. Data Collection. Analysis and report writing. Research methodology.
• Strategic Planning Processes. Ability to develop and apply policies. Sound organizing, planning and excellent communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.

DUTIES

• Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. Facilitate the development of a Strategic Plan, Provincial Program of Action and Annual Performance Plan.
• Coordinate the development of the departmental Annual Operational Plan. Develop, review and coordinate the implementation of departmental Information and Knowledge Management strategies, policies, frameworks, standard operating procedures and implementation plans.
• Coordinate and support Knowledge Management maturity assessments, compliance assessments, evidence collection, remedial action plans and reporting to oversight structures.
• Align Information and Knowledge Management initiatives with government priorities, departmental strategic plans, annual performance plans, operational plans. Develop compliance matrix.
• Develop reporting templates as per the approved plans. Prepare Knowledge Management performance information for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.