Deputy Director: Strategy and Policy Development Limpopo

Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is actively recruiting for a Deputy Director: Strategy and Policy Development position in Limpopo. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Government / Public Administration sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Government / Public Administration • Location Preference: in Limpopo

The Deputy Director: Strategy and Policy Development position is an important role within the Government / Public Administration sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Government / Public Administration offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Deputy Director: Strategy and Policy Development position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Government / Public Administration field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Government / Public Administration sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Manage the departmental strategic and annual operational planning processes: Coordinate Departmental strategic, annual and operational planning sessions. Develop, maintain and communicate planning policies and procedures. Implement the Framework for Strategic Plans and annual performance plans, record departmental planning sessions proceedings, consolidate strategic plans, annual performance plans and operational plans, facilitate the alignment of departmental strategy to the government priorities, support programme managers on planning concepts and tools and facilitate production of strategic, annual performance and operational plans and submission to designated places. Facilitate development and review of departmental policies: Provide technical support on policy development, review policies for alignment to with provincial and the national policies, develop, maintain and communicate policy guidelines, develop and maintain repository for departmental policies and procedures, coordinate the development of departmental policy implementation plans and monitor the implementation of the policy action plan. Coordinate development and manage implementation of the research agenda: Facilitate the approval of research proposals at the provincial research and research ethics committees, collect, store, analyse and disseminate research information and support Line Managers in implementation of research recommendations and findings. Manage the sub-directorate resources and performance: General supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees, advice and lead supervisees regarding all aspects of the work, manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees and ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.

Prerequisites

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Strategy and Policy Development / Development Studies / Public Policy or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Strategic Planning and Policy Development environment, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level (Junior Management). A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

Knowledge: Sounds and knowledge of PFMA, government planning framework, government planning cycle (MTEF and strategic planning), public service legislation and policy frameworks, national and provincial development plans, research development frameworks, strategic planning, policy development processes and research processes, understanding of Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Applied Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Citizen Service Orientation, Communication and Information Management, Diversity Management, Citizenship focus and responsiveness, Continuous Improvement, Communication and information management, Problem Analysis and decision-making, Applying Technology (MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, outlook etc)., Budgeting and Financial Management, Networking and building bonds, Project Management, Team leadership, Policy formulation, analysis and development ,Planning and Organising, Developing Others, Report writing skills, Facilitation and presentation , Stakeholders Engagement, Research/Analysing, Interpersonal Relationship skills, formulation and editing, Ability to work under pressure, self-motivate and work in a team environment.