POST 05/301 : DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2026/55
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum B Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or related qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum 5 years middle/senior management level in strategic planning/ strategic management or in the relevant field. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances. Knowledge: Strategic management processes; business planning processes; applicable legislation, understanding of norms
and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; functioning of national, provincial and local government; fundamental economics; structure and functioning of the Department; Parliamentary protocol processes; linkages with government clusters; Departmental standards and regulations. Skills: Executive management skills; sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; marketing and liaison; advanced communication; language proficiency; advanced report writing; research methodologies; financial administration; financial analyses; organising and planning; computer literacy; numeracy; advanced interpersonal
and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; time management; decision making skills; conflict management; negotiation skills; motivational skills; influencing skills. Personal Attributes Innovative; creative; resourceful; energetic; helpful; ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level; people orientated; able to establish and maintain personal networks; trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; highly motivated; ability to work independently.

DUTIES : Manage the development and maintenance of the departmental strategic and annual performance and work planning policies and strategies: Ensure effective development and implementation of the strategic business planning processes for the Department Undertake research on the latest development of strategies, policies, professional guidelines and standards; Ensure that all policies, guidelines and standards implemented are aligned to the Departments strategic thrust and outcomes; Develop and implement procedures, tools and systems for effective organisational performance information management and strategic planning; Develop strategies to effectively communicate planning objectives, developmental performance indicators and performance outcomes to internal and external stakeholders;
Monitor and ensure the implementation and continuous adherence to professional guideline and standards. Manage the development, adoption and publishing of the departmental Strategic Plan, APP and Business Plans for the department: Lead the annual planning process for DPW/PMTE. Support top management in strategy formulation, strategic process improvement and communication of strategies to all stakeholders. Coordinate research and data collection initiatives in support of departmental strategic/other planning processes. Undertake scenario planning and develop forecast projections; Develop, maintain and update the strategic information portal for planning purposes. Oversee integration of the strategic planning processes with other processes such as risk management, budget plans, service delivery
improvement and audit action plans. Prepare and submit executive reports. Advise DG, DDG and top management on strategic matters relating to internal operations and policy. Ensure the organisational alignment of strategic goals and objectives into operational plans and performance agreements. Manage and coordinate stakeholder input processes. Facilitate the development and maintenance of measurable performance indicators for all departmental planning instruments. Oversee the strategic planning process and planning process and plans of the public entities and BECPs-: Set out the annual strategic planning process for Public Entities and BECPs. Ensure arrangement of workshops to brief public entities and BECPs on the planning requirements. Attend the strategic planning session of the public entities and BECPs and provide strategic guidance on the sector priorities. Manage a review of the SPs and APPs of the public entities and BECPs in accordance with the Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans. Ensure provision of written feedback and workshop public entities and BECPs on the SPs and APPs submitted to the Department, Participate in the development of core performance indicators for the Public Works Sector: Engage Provinces to commence the process of setting core performance indicators, Coordinate workshop with Provinces (logistics and content), Facilitate the workshop and set core performance indicators and technical indicator descriptions for each
Programme, Draft the final set of core performance indicators for approval of the DG and Provincial HOD’s, Engage Provinces and resolve any queries. Manage the assessment and review of the implementation and impact of the SP and APP: Oversee corporate performance reviews of organisational performance. Manage the monitoring and evaluation of strategic interventions impact. Ensure provision ongoing support to the Business units. Prepare and submit executive reports. Prepare and submit environmental scanning reports which include policy analysis and interpretation of relevant government policy interpretation. Develop trend analysis of organisational past performance,
conduct benchmark of measures, targets and formulate baselines of performance targets per year. Identify performance barriers and conduct root cause analysis. Make recommendations on alternative courses of action incorporating risk management. Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : All applications for this position must be submitted via email to: Recruitment26- 19@dpw.gov.za or posted to The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand Delivered to CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, merit-based employer. The intention is to embed excellence and diversity in the Public Service through the filing of this post with persons whose appointment will drive the vision of the department to use public assets for public good. Women and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2026 at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.