Western Cape Government Vacancies – Policy Research

Job Description:

To conduct policy analysis and research and provide technical support to departments in implementing the Provincial Strategic Plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on policy and strategy issues.
• Monitor, review and analyse the implementation of the provincial strategic plan and priorities.
• Develop and manage the strategic and business plans of the Directorate.
• Advise, in consultation with Provincial Treasury, on the policy prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities.
• Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate.
• Facilitate the development and periodic review of the provincial strategic plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes.
• Participe in the recruitment of staff.
• Advise on the alignment of departmental strategic and annual performance plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities.
• Provide capacity building and support to WCG departments in innovative policy development, planning and research.

Job Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications.
• Knowledge of policy and strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes.
• Strong conceptual and formulation skills.
• Excellent networking and network formation skills.
• Team building and strong inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of human resource management and financial management processes.
• Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day.
• Knowledge of provincial executive support systems and services.

Qualification & Experience:

• An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF Level 8 as recognised by SAQA);
• A valid code EB driver’s license (unless prevented by a disability).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience at a middle management level;

Job Details:

Company: Western Cape Government

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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