Director: Strategic Planning - Strategic Management Ref No: 2026/55 at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum B Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or related qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum 5 years middle/senior management level in strategic planning/ strategic management or in the relevant field. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances.

Knowledge:

• Strategic management processes; business planning processes; applicable legislation, understanding of norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; functioning of national, provincial and local government; fundamental economics; structure and functioning of the Department; Parliamentary protocol processes; linkages with government clusters; Departmental standards and regulations.

Skills:

• Executive management skills; sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; marketing and liaison; advanced communication; language proficiency; advanced report writing; research methodologies; financial administration; financial analyses; organising and planning; computer literacy; numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; time management; decision making skills; conflict management; negotiation skills; motivational skills; influencing skills.
• Personal Attributes Innovative; creative; resourceful; energetic; helpful; ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level; people orientated; able to establish and maintain personal networks; trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; highly motivated; ability to work independently.