Director: Strategy, Planning and Monitoring

About the role

The Government Printing Works (GPW) is recruiting a Director for Strategy, Planning and Monitoring based in Pretoria. The post covers the development of strategic plans, operational plans and service delivery improvement plans, together with the monitoring and evaluation of performance information, and the management of the Directorate.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement frameworks for strategic planning, aligning departmental strategies and guidelines with government-wide planning prescripts, the PMFA, Treasury regulations and the Public Service Act.
• Develop the Departmental Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan (APP), ensuring alignment with the Medium-Term Development Plan, ministerial priorities and government-wide goals, and facilitate consultation with branches and business units.
• Coordinate the development of Annual Operational Plans (AOP) and the Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP), including workshops, approval and monitoring.
• Monitor and evaluate performance information: coordinate monthly reporting, quarterly reports, annual, mid-term and end-term reports, and compile and submit them for approval.
• Manage the Directorate: develop and implement its operational plan, allocate and manage resources, formulate policy amendments, conduct financial planning within the allocated budget, and monitor, evaluate and report on Directorate performance.

Required profile

• Grade 12 plus a degree (NQF level 7) in Business Management, Business Administration, BCom or Public Management.
• At least 5 years of experience at middle or senior level (Deputy Director) in a strategic management environment.
• Knowledge of departmental legislation, the Public Finance Management Act, the South African Constitution, the Public Service Act and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management; extended working hours and travel may be required; a valid driver's licence.