Director: Strategic Planning & Policy Development at Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate plus B Degree / B-tech in Public Policy, Economic/ Public Administration and Development Studies at (NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA) plus work experience in the related field of which 5 years of experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level. A valid driver’s license.
• Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement and financial disclosure. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. prior to finalization of an appointment. 

DUTIES

• Manage the compilation and generation of relevant quality business plans. Manage the alignment of the departmental medium strategic framework to local, provincial and national strategies. Develop and implement the strategic performance plans [Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Operational Plans (OP)] for the Department.
• Manage the alignment of the departmental medium strategic framework to Local, Provincial and National. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, audit issues. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
• Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management (including Human Resources, Finance, Equipment, etc.) of the component. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organized labor. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of DARDLEA and will be expected to contribute at that level.