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Deputy Director: Strategic Management and Planning at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier
Mpumalanga Office of the Premier
October 6, 2026
Full-time
On-site
MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and Understanding of DPME Revised Framework, Project Management, Legislative Mandates, Treasury Regulation and Public Service Act.
Competent skills in Computer Literacy, People Management, Planning and Organising, Report Writing and Minute Taking, Decision- making, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Communication and Presentation.
REQUIREMENTS
An appropriate SAQA recognized undergraduate in Public Administration/Public Affairs/Public Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant qualification (NQF Level 07).
A minimum (3) years of functional work experience and should be at junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
Knowledge of strategic management and service delivery improvement frameworks. Understanding of project management and financial management. In-depth knowledge and understanding of: Legislation governing planning and reporting. Data Collection. Analysis and report writing. Research methodology.
Strategic Planning Processes. Ability to develop and apply policies. Sound organizing, planning and excellent communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
DUTIES
Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. Facilitate the development of a Strategic Plan, Provincial Program of Action and Annual Performance Plan.
Coordinate the development of the departmental Annual Operational Plan. Develop, review and coordinate the implementation of departmental Information and Knowledge Management strategies, policies, frameworks, standard operating procedures and implementation plans.
Coordinate and support Knowledge Management maturity assessments, compliance assessments, evidence collection, remedial action plans and reporting to oversight structures.
Align Information and Knowledge Management initiatives with government priorities, departmental strategic plans, annual performance plans, operational plans. Develop compliance matrix.
Develop reporting templates as per the approved plans. Prepare Knowledge Management performance information for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
Knowledge and Understanding of DPME Revised Framework, Project Management, Legislative Mandates, Treasury Regulation and Public Service Act.
Competent skills in Computer Literacy, People Management, Planning and Organising, Report Writing and Minute Taking, Decision- making, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Communication and Presentation.
REQUIREMENTS
An appropriate SAQA recognized undergraduate in Public Administration/Public Affairs/Public Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant qualification (NQF Level 07).
A minimum (3) years of functional work experience and should be at junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
Knowledge of strategic management and service delivery improvement frameworks. Understanding of project management and financial management. In-depth knowledge and understanding of: Legislation governing planning and reporting. Data Collection. Analysis and report writing. Research methodology.
Strategic Planning Processes. Ability to develop and apply policies. Sound organizing, planning and excellent communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
DUTIES
Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. Facilitate the development of a Strategic Plan, Provincial Program of Action and Annual Performance Plan.
Coordinate the development of the departmental Annual Operational Plan. Develop, review and coordinate the implementation of departmental Information and Knowledge Management strategies, policies, frameworks, standard operating procedures and implementation plans.
Coordinate and support Knowledge Management maturity assessments, compliance assessments, evidence collection, remedial action plans and reporting to oversight structures.
Align Information and Knowledge Management initiatives with government priorities, departmental strategic plans, annual performance plans, operational plans. Develop compliance matrix.
Develop reporting templates as per the approved plans. Prepare Knowledge Management performance information for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.