Deputy Director: Strategic Planning at Department of Small Business Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• B. Degree (NQF7) in Economics / Public Administration / Public Management / Development Studies / Social Sciences / Business Administration or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA.
• 3 years relevant experience in Strategic Planning environment at a supervisory / management (ASD) level.
• Knowledge of strategy planning process and knowledge of planning tools and systems applicable to the public sector. Training in Computer Literacy (MS Office Packages). Valid driver’s licence will be considered an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Coordinate strategic and operations planning processes inclusive of but not limited to: Coordination and facilitation of the Small Business Development Portfolio Strategic Planning sessions, Coordination of submission of inputs into the Small Business Development Portfolio’s strategic and annual performance plans, facilitate review and approval process of strategic plan reports etc.
• Coordinate and facilitate Operational Planning sessions for the Department and Branches, Coordinate the development and implementation of the Department’s service delivery improvement plan and Coordinate assessment of the Service Delivery Environment and Organisational Functionality.
• Communicate with stakeholders, clients, management & colleagues: Follow-up with internal and external stakeholders on correspondence, Coordinate responses to and from stakeholders, Coordinate awareness programmes on the implementation of the Strategic Planning and Reporting Framework and SDIP etc