ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED STRATEGY & PLANNING REF NO: OTP 20/05/2023
(Economic Development, Social Transformation and Governance and Administration Clusters)
SALARY : R424 104 - R496 467 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office: Bhisho

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with an NQF 6/Level 7 qualification recognised by SAQA - National Diploma or degree or any relevant qualification, i.e. Public Administration/ Development Studies/ Social Science/ Economics/ Development Economics. 3 years’ experience in the strategy and development planning environment in the public service. Knowledge Required: knowledge of public service legislations, Planning Frameworks, Monitoring and Evaluation, National Development Plan, Eastern Cape Provincial Development Plan, Government Clusters, Provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework Government planning cycle & Programme of action (POA). A valid driver’s licence, Code EB.

DUTIES : Co-ordination of the integrated Provincial medium and Long term Strategic Plans. Support the review of the Provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework and the Programme of Action informed by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa Agenda 2063, National Development Plan (NDP), Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), Mandate Paper, Provincial Development Plan (PDP), Provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework (P-MTSF), District Development Plans and Integrated Development Plan (IDPs) reviews. Collaborate with different spheres of government for the development of provincial and local plans, including the Provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework and the Programme of Action so as to promote alignment. Support the implementation of POA through the Cluster system. Support the coordination of planning activities to ensure coherence between sectoral strategic plans, policies and sectoral service delivery programmes across the province through the cluster system. Coordinate the integrated provincial planning frameworks and support departments, district municipalities and metros with the implementation thereof. Ensure the institutionalization of provincial infrastructure macro planning and the adequate resourcing thereof to drive the implementation of the Infrastructure Plan. Support the development of Provincial Short term Strategic goals. Support the departments in the development of short term provincial strategic and sectoral plans i.e. 5 year Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans (APPs) to ensure alignment to provincial priorities and conformance to planning frameworks. Assist in the analysis of the provincial plans and IDPs to ensure alignment with government priorities and sectoral plans. Support the convening and the functionality of the planning community of practice and seminars for sharing of best practices and capacity building.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Mafu at 082 562 2347/Mr N. Mhlawuli at 076 783 6993/Ms Nomthandazo Xesha at 060 584 4059
For e-Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za

APPLICATIONS : Applicants can apply using e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za or https://ecprov.gov.za/; https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/ or email their applications and quote the reference number of the post in the subject of the email to: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za. No faxed will be accepted, No Hand Delivered applications will be accepted

CLOSING DATE : 02 June 2023. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview: should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the EC CoGTA Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to have obtained a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. this certificate is to be submitted on the interview day. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups and youth are encouraged to apply. Employment equity targets of the department will be adhered to.