Assistant Director: Strategic Coordination at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to assist with the coordination of transversal departmental strategic processes and reporting. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a strategic and operational support environment.

Recommendation    

• Proven experience in the coordination and assessment of strategic documents (including Annual Reports and Annual Performance Plans) and coordinating and reporting on strategic matters within a national or provincial government department.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate departmental strategic processes including Annual Performance Plan, Annual Report, Strategic Plan (Mid-term review) and Annual Operational Plan
• Facilitate the Department’s reporting on strategic matters by project managing the process and all strategic reporting and activities as they relate to all interactions with the National Departments, Department of the Premier, Provincial Treasury and the Office of the Auditor General
• Facilitate strategic support to the Department through the management and reporting of cross-cutting issues relating to departmental strategic responsibilities, including Service Delivery Improvement, Human Rights Mainstreaming and Values-driven Change Management; Raise awareness on POPIA, PAIA and Ethics.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the implementation and reporting on the following: Provincial and national government strategic planning strategies and frameworks
• Policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in applicable areas, including Human Rights Mainstreaming, POPIA and PAIA; Strategic management processes, including Ethics, Values-driven Change Management and Service Delivery Improvement Planning
• Public Finance Management Act; Basic Knowledge of Economics; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Facilitation/coordination
• Problem solving; Communication (written, verbal, presentation, report writing); Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Policy analysis.