REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in the areas of Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in economics, social science, political science, international relations and public management/administration or related fields. A (NQF 8) and experience in Communications, Research or Knowledge Management will be an added advantage. A Minimum of 8 years’ Senior Management level of which 8 years must be at senior management (SMS) level. A valid drivers-license. A good understanding of economic, social, political, development planning, justice and governance issues. Good understanding of government across the three spheres and partners for development. Knowledge of government prescripts, policies, administrative processes, practices, and programmes. A good understanding of the National Developmental Planning, National Planning Commission (NPC), National Development Plan (NDP) and its implementation processes. Ability to foster and manage effective stakeholder engagements, collaborative working arrangements, partnerships with other centre of government departments and social/development partners to ensure co-ordinated and integrated actions. Willingness to travel on a regular basis. Competencies & Skills: Management skills including communications, people management and empowerment, and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership. The ability/experience to create an environment for high performance culture and staff development. Ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal). Highly developed negotiation and conflict management skills. Strategic and analytical skills. Research and policy analysis skills. Financial management and project/programme management skills. Good computer literacy skills. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be assertive and self-driven, innovative and creative, client orientated and customer focused, solution orientated and able to work under stressful situations.