Director: Policy Research and Analysis, Ref No

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of the Premier, Western CapeGovernment (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in conducting policy analysis and research and providing technical support to departments in implementing the Provincial Strategic Plan. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF Level 9 as recognised by SAQA); A minimum of 6 years’ experience at a middle management level; A valid code EB driving licence or an alternative mode of transport for persons with a disability.

**Recommendation**:
Experience conducting policy research / analysis and participating in / contributing to public policy or strategy development processes.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Strategic guidance and advice with respect to policy analysis and research. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: High level policy development, analysis and research services; Analyse national and provincial policy and strategy developments and prepare responses and outline implications for the province; Facilitate the development of transversal provincial policies as may be required (including stakeholder consultation); Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align with the Provincial Strategic Plan and other relevant strategies; Provide capacity building and support to WCG departments in innovative policy development, planning and research; Advise on the alignment of departmental strategic and annual performance plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities; Facilitate the development and periodic review of the provincial strategic plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes;
Advise, in consultation with Provincial Treasury, on the policy prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities; Engage with internal and external stakeholders on policy and strategy issues; Monitor, review and analyse the implementation of the provincial strategic plan and priorities; Develop and manage the strategic and business plans of the Directorate; Participe in the recruitment of staff; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate; Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.

**Competencies**:
**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 1 105383 per annum (salary level13)

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the packagemay be structured according to your personal needs.

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