Director: Departmental Strategy (Ref No. Dotp 48 / 2026)

The Western Cape Government is looking for an individual who is able to lead departmental strategic management processess by providing strategic management, coordination, and governance support services.

Minimum Requirements

• Expert knowledge of strategic management processes.
• Expert knowledge of government planning processes and cycles.
• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line function.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Recommendation None Key Performance Areas Line Management: Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Facilitate the departmental strategic management process:
• Coordinate the Departments participation in the Provincial Strategic Plan (PSP).
• Advise on the alignment of the Department’s strategies with national and provincial strategic imperatives.
• Facilitate the Department’s strategic and operational planning processes.
• Coordinate the drafting of the Department’s strategic plan and annual performance plan.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Annual Operational Plans.
• Ensure alignment of departmental policies, strategic planning and budget processes.
• Participate and provide inputs into departmental budget processes.
• Coordinate the departmental input into the Organisational Functional Assessments, including developing implementation plans and report thereon.
• Facilitate the monthly and quarterly monitoring and review of the Department’s performance against the annual performance plan.
• Facilitate the bi-annual and mid-term review and reporting of departmental performance against its strategic plan.
• Facilitate the monitoring of departmental programme and project performance via the executive dashboard.
• Coordinate internal capacity building on performance information management.
• Manage and coordinate the Department’s Business Continuity Management system.
• Ensure departmental coordination and good governance practices:
• Coordinate the drafting of the Department’s annual report.
• Ensure departmental participation in engagements with oversight bodies, e.g. MTEC and Standing Committees.
• Coordinate departmental inputs in respect of oversight bodies and other management matters requiring consolidated responses.
• Oversee departmental occupational health, safety, security, and personal information management:
• Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks and processes.
• Manage and maintain the OHS electronic system (once implemented).
• Coordinate training, awareness, monitoring, evaluation, and advisory services.
• Provide administrative and operational support services.
• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
• Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning processes
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
• Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Report to the Deputy Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate 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 Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Drive strategic and operational change management processes in the Directorate.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff in appropriate numbers and grades to achieve the Directorate’s objectives.
• Motivate, train, and guide employees to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Manage performance, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Oversee workforce planning, capacity building, and service delivery improvement initiatives.
• Promote sound labour relations and maintain discipline within the Directorate.
• Manage participation in the Directorate budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
• Assume accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements.
• Ensure alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives.
• Report on financial matters to the Chief Director and relevant oversight structures.
• Ensure appropriate risk management controls, asset management, and record-keeping are in place and adhered to.
• Facilitate the departmental strategic management process:
• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate can be appointed into this post.
• Competencies Knowledge of the following:
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Recommendation None
• Key Performance Areas Line Management:
• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:
• Strategic Management (including change management):
• People Management and Empowerment:
• Financial Management:
• Knowledge of the following:

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the departmental strategic management process:
• Coordinate the Departments participation in the Provincial Strategic Plan (PSP).
• Advise on the alignment of the Department’s strategies with national and provincial strategic imperatives.
• Facilitate the Department’s strategic and operational planning processes.
• Coordinate the drafting of the Department’s strategic plan and annual performance plan.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Annual Operational Plans.
• Ensure alignment of departmental policies, strategic planning and budget processes.
• Participate and provide inputs into departmental budget processes.
• Coordinate the departmental input into the Organisational Functional Assessments, including developing implementation plans and report thereon.
• Facilitate the monthly and quarterly monitoring and review of the Department’s performance against the annual performance plan.
• Facilitate the bi-annual and mid-term review and reporting of departmental performance against its strategic plan.
• Facilitate the monitoring of departmental programme and project performance via the executive dashboard.
• Coordinate internal capacity building on performance information management.
• Manage and coordinate the Department’s Business Continuity Management system.
• Ensure departmental coordination and good governance practices:
• Coordinate the drafting of the Department’s annual report.
• Ensure departmental participation in engagements with oversight bodies, e.g. MTEC and Standing Committees.
• Coordinate departmental inputs in respect of oversight bodies and other management matters requiring consolidated responses.
• Oversee departmental occupational health, safety, security, and personal information management:
• Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks and processes.
• Manage and maintain the OHS electronic system (once implemented).
• Coordinate training, awareness, monitoring, evaluation, and advisory services.
• Provide administrative and operational support services.
• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
• Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning processes
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
• Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Report to the Deputy Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate 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 Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Drive strategic and operational change management processes in the Directorate.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff in appropriate numbers and grades to achieve the Directorate’s objectives.
• Motivate, train, and guide employees to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Manage performance, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Oversee workforce planning, capacity building, and service delivery improvement initiatives.
• Promote sound labour relations and maintain discipline within the Directorate.
• Manage participation in the Directorate budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
• Assume accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements.
• Ensure alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives.
• Report on financial matters to the Chief Director and relevant oversight structures.
• Ensure appropriate risk management controls, asset management, and record-keeping are in place and adhered to.
• Line Management:
• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:
• Strategic Management (including change management):
• People Management and Empowerment:
• Financial Management: