Deputy Director: Performance & Monitoring at South African National Biodiversity Institute

• This position requires a degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 7. A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 8 years of work experience in the relevant field, 4 years of which should be in first line management position(s).
• The following competencies are required of the candidate to be successful in this position: extensive knowledge and experience in providing strategic and annual performance planning support in a similar public service environment; demonstrate teamwork, good stakeholder engagement and management skills; good  knowledge and understanding of project management principles and frameworks; demonstrate proven ability for  planning, organizing, time management, analytical skills and problem solving skills; must have proven ability to work under pressure with diverse teams while being quality and safety conscious; extensive knowledge and experience in working with legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to provision of strategic coordination and oversight; good business writing and strategic analysis and communication skills at all levels (both verbal and written); good computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook); and possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.    

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Manage the development and review of SANBI Corporate Strategic Plan;
• Manage the develop and review of SANBI Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Divisional Operational Plans;
• Develop and implement internal controls for effective monitoring and reporting against SANBI APP;
• Manage compliance with requirements and oversee internal and external audits of performance information;
• Manage the development and review of internal policies/frameworks relating to organisational planning and performance management; and
• Prepare draft annual performance agreements of CEO and Executive Managers and provide support on ad-hoc projects in CEO’s office.