DEPUTY 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
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY AND STRATEGY REF NO: DOTP 26/2023
(3-Year Contract)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
DUTIES : Support the Futures Planning / Strategic Foresight initiatives in the Province through research, analysis and scenario exercises; Research and analyse the provincial policy environment; Initiate the development of appropriate, integrated, and multi-disciplinary government; Programmes (cluster-based and transversal to clusters); Support provincial departments with appropriate policy formulation and decision-making methodology and support systems; Supervision of operational planning and work organisation of the Futures Planning initiative.
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.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : Postgraduate qualification in the Social Sciences/ Public Policy/ Law/ Economics/ Planning/ Built environment or related field. A minimum 6 years experience within a research / policy environment. Recommendation: Masters Degree; Exposure to and / or experience in Futures Planning / Strategic Foresight. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Public policy analysis and public policy development and implementation processes; Strategy development, strategy implementation and management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public communication, public education, public engagement and public discourse management processes; Policies of the government of the day; Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge of the Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Inter-governmental and international relations. 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.