Chief Defence Strategist

1 week ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa South African Department of Defence Full time

Job Title: Chief Defence Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Head of the Department of Defence and its entities in accordance with all legislation, regulations, and policy prescripts.

The successful candidate will function as the principal departmental policy advisor to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on defence policy matters, providing strategic defence direction through strategic research and the development of defence policies and strategies for the defence and protection of South Africa.

This is a senior managerial position that requires a minimum of 10 years proven experience at senior managerial level. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic and managerial positions at an executive level, with a strong understanding of the functioning of government, constitution, and the role of the Defence Secretariat as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996.

The estimated salary for this position is R1,500,000 - R2,000,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

About the Role:

  • Serve as the Head of the Department of Defence and its entities in accordance with all legislation, regulations, and policy prescripts.
  • Function as the principal departmental policy advisor to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on defence policy matters.
  • Support the Minister in the effective and efficient execution of his/her constitutional responsibilities as the Executive Authority for Defence, including exercising civil control over the Defence Force.
  • Assist the Minister in providing strategic defence direction through strategic research and the development of defence policies and strategies for the defence and protection of South Africa.
  • Ensure the implementation of such defence strategic direction through strategic and operational plans, programmes, budgets, and organisational alignment.
  • Ensure good governance measures overall defence resources, with specific reference to defence human, financial, logistics, and ICT resources.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performance management.
  • Evaluation.
  • Reporting.
  • Risk management.
  • Internal audit and departmental compliance.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Requirements:

  • A Senior Certificate.
  • An Undergraduate Qualification.
  • A Postgraduate Qualification NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
  • NQF level 9 and above would serve as an advantage.
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years proven experience at senior managerial level.
  • Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate.
  • Executive management experience with strong leadership capabilities.
  • Extensive experience in strategic and managerial positions at an executive level.
  • Understanding of the functioning of government, constitution, and the role of the Defence Secretariat as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996.
  • Understanding of the Constitutional mandate of the Department.
  • Knowledge of the relevant government acts/legislation:
  • Defence Act and regulations.
  • Public Service Act and regulations.
  • PFMA and treasury regulations.
  • Relevant policies and prescripts governing entities within the portfolio and impacting the Department and its relationship with International, National, and other stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of the government security sector.
  • Must be innovative and have organisational abilities.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Financial management skills.
  • Change management skills.

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