ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY AND STRATEGY
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER
Job Details
| Published date: April 17, 2023 | |
| Closing date: May 2, 2023 |
Contact Details
| Dr Hildegarde Fast | |
| (021) 483 5459 | |
| Cape Town, Western Cape |
Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY AND STRATEGY REF NO: DOTP 27/2023
(12 Month Contract)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
DUTIES : Collect and collate performance information for the period 2019 to present; Contribute to the development of the End of Term Review, including analysis of provincial; Performance and intergovernmental processes; Write and / or edit sections of the End of Term Review; Contribute to the development of a strategic framework that emanates from the End of Term; Review recommendations.
ENQUIRIES : Dr Hildegarde Fast Tel No: (021) 483 5459
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: Honours Degree; A valid code B driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Latest advances in Public Management; Public policy analysis and public policy development processes; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Global regional and local political, economics and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Latest trends in public sector innovation and innovation methodologies. Skills needed: Writing and Reporting; Analysing; Deciding and Initiating Action; Working with People; Relating and Networking; Presenting and Communicating Information; Persuading and Influencing; Planning and Organising; Research; People Management; Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting; Critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving; Communication (written and Verbal). Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy and strategy; Ability to work independently and as part; Able to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams within the organisation. Strong inter-personal, communication, and relationship management skills.