Director: Knowledge Management,Governance & Communication at Government Technical Advisory Centre: GTAC

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Degree qualification (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Business Management, Law, Economics, Development Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 years must be at middle/senior management level, preferably in the public sector. Proven leadership in key stakeholder engagement, and institutional governance.

DUTIES :

• To lead and manage integrated functions that advance GTAC's strategic partnerships, knowledge management, capacity building, and communications agenda. The role ensures that GTAC effectively collaborates with stakeholders, produces high-quality knowledge products, and strengthens institutional capabilities to support government priorities.
• Strategic Planning, Performance Monitoring and Compliance: Ensure the approval of the Strategic Processes and compliance-related submissions by the Acting Authority. Facilitate the approval of the AO of strategic, operational, and audit reports required by management and oversight bodies. Develop and manage the strategic, operational and budget plans of the office of the AO.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and government communication and knowledge management standards. Remain abreast with the legislation, policies, procedures and processes applicable to the office of the AO. Quality assures the Implementation of systems for quality assurance and continuous improvement across all functions.
• Coordinate the flow of strategic information between GTAC and key stakeholders, including National Treasury and oversight institutions. Compile, analyse and quality assure executive briefings, submissions, memoranda and decision-support documentation for approval by the AO. Knowledge Management, Research and Capacity Building: Manage special projects as required by the AO. Monitor the learning and development programmes including seminars, workshops, brown bags, and conferences.
• Communication and Publication Management: Oversee external requests for GTAC information. Give strategic leadership on, and co-ordinate communication with, the media on the portfolio and other activities of the AO. Governance and Institutional Coordination: Provide high-level governance coordination and oversight support to executive governance structures, including EXCO, MANCO and relevant committees. Monitor parliamentary, ministerial and oversight matters affecting statutory responsibilities.
• Support institutional risk management, governance reporting and alignment of planning, budgeting and performance frameworks within the office of the AO. Provide oversight and coordination support to relevant internal governance structures such as EXCO, MANCO, and project steering committees.
• Ensure that knowledge and insights generated across programmes inform GTAC governance, planning, and reporting processes. Coordinate the flow of strategic information between GTAC and National Treasury. Ensure that liaison with internal and external role-players with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the AO is done.
• Co-ordinate and follow up on requests and instructions of the AO to institutions within his/her portfolio. Compile documents and briefing notes as required for the AO. Analyse correspondence and provide executive summary to the AO for decision. Verbally brief and/or ensure that the AO receives documentation and briefing notes for meetings timeously.
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements with GTAC MANCO and employees. Manage and allocate strategic correspondence received by GTAC to relevant officials to deal with them. Support institutional alignment with GTAC’s mandate and strategic direction. Represent GTAC in strategic and intergovernmental engagements as required.