CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND SUPPORT REF NO: NWP/OOP/2026/08 
Job Purpose: To manage and coordinate the implementation of Provincial Strategy and Planning in line with National and Provincial Strategy frameworks.
SALARY : R1 494 714 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Public Management & Governance/ Public Administration / Social Science/ Human Science at NQF level 7 and/or equivalent. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Senior Management level with experience within the Provincial Strategy and planning. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service delivery innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication.

DUTIES : To coordinate and facilitate strategic planning in line with provincial and national planning frameworks. Provide strategic support and guidance during departmental strategic planning reviews sessions. Manage assessment and compilation of the report of the 1st and 2nd draft departmental APPs. Manage one-on -one departmental APP assessment feedback with all departments for the 1st and 2nd draft APPs. Manage the coordination of the incorporation SOPA inputs into the 12 APPs for approval. The provision of planning support to the provincial departments and Municipalities. Manage implementation of the departments MPAT KPA1 improvement plan. Manage the provision of support to the departments on matters related to strategic plans and APPs. Manage provision of support to municipalities on matters related to Integrated Development Plans. Manage the assessment of the 1st draft 22 of municipal IDPs. Manage compilation of IDP assessment report and submission to the MEC for local Government and Human Settlement for the communication to municipalities. The building of capacity strategy and planning in provincial and local government, manage coordination of training for departments and municipalities on areas of related to strategy and planning. Manage consultation municipalities/ departments on planning matters to enhance integration amongst all relevant stakeholders. Manage the facilitation of the submission of the IDP assessment report to the MEC for local Government and Human Settlement. The facilitation and development of the provincial spatial plan in line with provincial priorities. Manage the development of the provincial spatial development framework. Manage the awareness/ advocacy programmes of the approved PSDF. Manage the coordination and support to municipalities on the alignment of their spatial development framework to the PSDF. Manage support to municipalities on the development of the land use management scheme. To facilitate development and coordinate implementation of Provincial Growth and Development Strategy. To facilitate and coordinate policy development and analysis in the Provincial Government.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J.T Mawelela Tel No: (018) 388 4443
APPLICATIONS : E-Mail: ooprecruitment1@nwpg.gov.za or hand delivered at the Directorate of Human Resource Management, Second Floor, Ga-rona Building, Mmabatho. All attachments for online applications including the Z83 and CV must be one document in PDF, indicating the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your e-mail. Use the correct e-mail address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.

CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2026 at 16H00 (walk-in and online), late application will not be considered.
​NOTE : All applications must indicate the correct reference number. The Office of the Premier is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.