Western Cape Department of the Premier
The Western Cape Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual with a qualification at NQF Level 8 in Public Policy / Economics/ Business / Finance or a related field, together with extensive experience in a strategy management environment. The Deputy Director-General will professionally support the executive in respect of high-level policies, strategies and provincial strategic stakeholder engagement to enhance organisational effectiveness and resident-centric service delivery.
This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
An appropriate qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.
Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post.
Line Management:
Provincial strategy management and monitoring and evaluation, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:
Strategically support the executive in the development and implementation of high-level provincial policies and strategies.
Facilitate the conducting of high-level policy analysis.
Ensure the designing and leading of an integrated programme of applied provincial policy research.
Ensure the provision of thought leadership and policy coordination on transversal provincial policy priorities.
Support the executive in respect of international and priority programmes.
Support the Western Cape Government’s (WCG’s) engagements at international level.
Coordinate priority executive
Support the Children’s Commissioner in the execution of its responsibilities.
Ensure that the provincial executives’s policy development, strategic planning and programme and project implementation initiatives are informed by appropriate and reliable strategic management information and foresight.
Monitor and report on the progress of Provincial Strategic Plan and project implementation.
Monitor, evaluate and report on the outcomes of WCG policies, strategies, programmes and projects.
Support provincial policy development, strategic planning and data governance with provincial spatial information.
Guide and sustain the strategic planning methodology and instruments deployed by the provincial government within the framework of applicable legislation.
Strategic Management (including change management):
Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Branch.
Drive the Branch’s strategic planning process.
Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Branch.
Evaluate the performance of the Branch’s on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
Report to the Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the Branch and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support.
Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Branch, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Branch, and the Department.
People Management and Empowerment:
Recruit, develop, and retain staff in appropriate numbers and grades to ensure the achievement of the Branch’s Business Plan.
Motivate, train, and guide employees to achieve excellence in service delivery.
Manage performance, evaluation, and development of staff within the Branch.
Ensure workforce planning, service delivery improvement, and information resources planning initiatives.
Promote sound labour relations and maintain discipline within the Directorate.
Financial Management:
Manage participation in the Branch’s budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
Assume accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Branch’s budget and expenditure.
Ensure adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements.
Ensure alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives.
Dr. HC Malila - Contact: (021) 483-6032
The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
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