ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND REPORTING

National Treasury

Reference number: S089/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum, (excl. benefits)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Public Administration or Business Administration or Public Management or Business Management or related qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic monitoring and planning businesses in alignment with operation requirements. Knowledge and experience of the consolidation of Departmental Performance and Strategic Plans. Knowledge and experience of the Governments Policy Framework. Knowledge of strategic management and policy analysis. Ability to evaluate and analyse information for policy development and application of policies.

Duties

Departmental Strategic and Annual Performance Plans: Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the Departmental Annual Performance Plan and divisional operational plans. Assist with analysing and assessing strategic and annual performance plans for the correct alignment thereof. Assist in the development and implementation of performance indicators and measurements for the Department. Assist in the compilation of a comprehensive feedback report outlining discrepancies that must be addressed and integrated in future Strategic and Annual Performance Plans. Planning and Reporting: Provide inputs to systems and tools for the utilisation in the planning and reporting of the Department’s performance and operations management framework. Assist with planning and evaluation of the reporting framework and reports on the Department’s performance in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements. Assist with coordinating the Departmental planning and reporting mechanism for strategic and operational programmes. Assist with monitoring progress against strategic and annual performance plans of business units and performance assessment action plans. Policy Development, Research and Benchmarking: Obtain inputs in the development and implementation of best practices planning, monitoring and reporting systems and mechanisms. Obtain inputs in the development, implementation and review of a governance framework for quality assurance, oversight and performance standards. Assist with monitoring the implementation of performance guidelines and frameworks and advice stakeholders accordingly. Assist with coordinating the implementation of annual outcomes and impact reporting. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage internal and external stakeholders on the implementation plans pertaining to planning, monitor evaluation and reporting. Engage with stakeholders in the coordination and progress of the implementation of developmental and process enhancements. Engage with strategic partners in the support of implementation processes pertaining to monitoring, evaluation and reporting outcomes. Contribute to the governance of the Departmental Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plans, for a streamlined process.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

Enquiries

enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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