Salary: R 1 317 384 per annum (Salary Level 13), all-inclusive package
Center: Pretoria
Requirements: A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Business Management/ Business Administration/ Bachelor of Commerce/ Public Management. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in strategic management environment. Knowledge and understanding of all departmental legislation and prescripts. Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, and other relevant legislation. Ability to communicate with all levels of management. Extended working hours may be required. Willingness to travel. A Valid Driver’s licence.
Duties: Develop and implement frameworks on strategic planning matters: Align departmental strategies to government-wideplanning prescripts and frameworks in line with the DPME Framework on Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans and Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information. Develop the departmental strategic planning framework align to the government strategic planning prescripts and programme. Align the departmental strategic guidelines to government frameworks which are PMFA, treasury regulations and Public Service Act. Implement government planning policy documents. Develop the Departmental Strategic Plan and ensure alignment of Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicators to the strategic outcomes: Facilitate the development of the departmental strategic plan. Ensure alignment of the departmental strategic planning with MTDP (Medium Term Development Plan), Ministerial priorities and Government wide priorities (SONA, sustainable developmental goals) and compare with the priorities of the and previous performance of the department. Facilitate consultation processes with Branches and business units to ensure that strategic planning processes are understood by management. Develop performance indicators with Branches. Identify points of integration across all strategic outcomes and outputs. Develop the compilation of the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and submit for approval and tabling. Coordinate the development of Annual Operational Plans (AOP): Facilitate the development of Annual Operational Plans emanating from strategic outcome and performance outputs in line with the APP. Provide technical support to ensure managers develop achievable outputs per identified programme. Facilitate the approval of AOP. Coordinate and develop a Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP): Arrange and conduct workshops to populate the SDIP template. Identify services requiring improvement as DPSA requirements. Present findings on areas that require improvement to EXCO and MANCO. Facilitate the approval of the SDIP. Monitor the implementation of the SDIP. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of performance information: Coordinate performance information reporting on a monthly basis. Coordinate the monitoring of quarterly performance reports and submission for approval. Coordinate the compilation of the annual report and its submission for approval and tabling. Coordinate the compilation of mid-term and end-term reports and their submission for approval. Manage the Directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation. Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate. Formulate, identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments. Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate and Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the directorate.
Link: GPW 26/04
Enquiries: Ms. DP Barnett – 012 748 6013
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be hand-delivered at:
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for. Attach only a copy of CV and the completed Z83. Email size must be limited to 2MB. Failure to follow instructions will result in your application being disqualified. For General enquiries, contact Human Resources on
Tel No: 012 748 6297 /012 748 6277.
CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
NOTE:All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. NB: Picture/Snapshot, Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Onlyshortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/SMS pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this process and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)