ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND REPORTING

Job Overview

The Department of Social Development is hiring an Assistant Director: Provincial Planning and Reporting based at Head Office with a salary of R487 197 per annum (Level 09). Applicants must possess an NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Management, or Strategic Management, a valid driver's license, and at least three years of experience in strategic planning, policy coordination, monitoring and evaluation, or administration. Responsibilities include coordinating medium-term planning frameworks, aligning departmental plans with sector and provincial priorities, providing policy advice, and managing division resources.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Management, or Strategic Management
• A valid driver's license
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of strategy planning, policy coordination, monitoring and evaluation, or administration
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, PFMA, Public Service Act & Regulations, Labour Relations Act, and other relevant frameworks and policies
• Skills in strategic thinking and planning, analytical thinking, financial management, project management, change management, communication, facilitation, presentation, stakeholder engagement, research, report writing, people management, and driving

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of medium-term planning frameworks, guidelines and tools
• Coordinate the alignment of annual departmental plans and progress reports with Social Development Sector-specific priorities and policy directives
• Coordinate the alignment of annual departmental plans and progress reports with KZN Provincial Priorities and policy directives
• Provide advice, guidance and input to policy
• Manage resources of the Division

Enquiries & Contact