Strategist: Institutional Change (3-year contract), Ref no, PT 05/2026 at Western Cape Provincial Treasury

Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to develop and implement the institutional change strategy for Provincial Treasury and to manage the implementation of related programmes and projects. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year post school qualification (NQF 8); A minimum of 8 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Research, refine and develop institutional change policies, strategies, and frameworks; Perform project management functions with regards to the implementation of institutional change programmes and projects; Facilitate the successful implementation of the department's e-vision strategy project, by harnessing data warehouse capabilities to support informed decision-making, business intelligence (BI), and reporting; Champion the digital transformation journey through the implementation of BI Project; Communicate and report on matters pertaining to institutional change programmes.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Research methodologies; Leading data governance or project management offices within government or large organisations; Project management methodologies and tools, with a focus on data-centric projects; WCG Provincial Strategic Plan; Development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and PT Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Ato communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and stakeholders

Skills needed:

• Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Monitoring, evaluating and reporting; Planning and organising; Planning and organising; Strategy and policy formulation; Research; Strong conceptual and formulation; Project management; Leadership; Policy analysis; Ability to lead and direct teams of professionals