Deputy Director: Strategy and Planning REF NO: DSAC-02/10/2023 at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification in Strategic Management, Business Leadership, Public Management or relevant qualification;
• 3-5 years relevant experience in strategic management/planning (priority consideration); or monitoring & evaluation/research or policy development;
• At least 3 years relevant experience at an Assistant Director level;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and frameworks guiding strategic management, knowledge management and planning;
• Knowledge and experience in strategic management, public sector and corporate planning practices, frameworks and policies;
• Knowledge and understanding of data collection and analysis;
• Sound understanding of government policy and legislative frameworks governing planning and reporting in the public sector; Knowledge in alignment of government policy to the departmental strategy; Managerial/supervisory skills;
• Exceptional knowledge of and communication in English; High level of computer literacy;
• Exceptional analytical report writing skills; Good communication, organisational and Problem solving skills;
• Ability to interact and communicate with people of all levels verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

 
DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to provide institutional and sectoral strategic planning and related advisory services in the sport, arts and culture sector;
• Consolidate commitments made at planning and reporting sessions into a register of issues for follow up;
• Cultivate a culture of learning and develop related learning plans to enhance understanding of the departmental strategy and performance plans, as well as their alignment to national priorities/focus areas;
• Coordinate and manage the acquisition, storage, use, and dissemination of knowledge that will enhance planning and reporting;
• Provide strategic support to Departmental public entities and provincial departments responsible for sport, arts and culture, during the planning process;
• Convene and facilitate Strategic Planning Sessions;
• Assist in developing the Department’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and contribute to developing sectoral ones when necessary; Follow up on recommendations resulting from the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan assessment by oversight departments/Units;
• Manage the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan's design, printing, approval, and distribution;
• Develop good working relations with oversight departments and departmental Units;
• Facilitate the development of the Departmental Annual Operational Plan; Analyse Department’s response to international and national commitments and advise on alignment to departmental mandate;
• Analyse the institutional planning documents and develop a commitments’ register to enhance operational planning and reporting