Assistant Director: Policy and Strategy

12 hours ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct research, analysis, and implementation of Provincial policies and strategies, in support of the production of the End of Term Review. This position is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelors Degree or equivalent); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

**Recommendation**:
Honours Degree; A valid code B driver’s license.

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Collect and collate performance information for the period 2019 to present; Contribute to the development of the End of Term Review, including analysis of provincial; Performance and intergovernmental processes; Write and / or edit sections of the End of Term Review; Contribute to the development of a strategic framework that emanates from the End of Term; Review recommendations.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Latest advances in Public Management; Public policy analysis and public policy development processes; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Global regional and local political, economics and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Latest trends in public sector innovation and innovation methodologies. 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

**Remuneration**:
R 393 711 per annum (Salary Level 9) plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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