ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Strategic Management

Reference number: S.4/3/8/101
Salary: R487 197.per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office – Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 6 Developmental studies, Strategic Planning or Public Administration/ Management. 3-5 years relevant experience at supervisory level / Senior / Admin Officer in Strategic Management/ Planning, PGDS or Municipal IDP’, at least 3 years in supervisory position. A valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge of Strategic Management Framework. Government programs such as the National Development Plan. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. Leadership skills. Computer Literacy. Facilitation. Planning and organising. Analytical thinking. Creative Problem Solving. Policy Analysis and formulation.

Duties

Coordinate planning processes: Facilitate and coordinate the compilation of Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan. Provide guidance to programme managers on the implementation of strategic plan. Schedule follow up sessions with programme managers on the implementation of the strategic plan. Align the departmental business plan with the PGDS and municipal IDP’s: Provide effective IGR Services. Facilitate the integration of departmental plans into municipal IDP’s. Coordinate inter sectorial sessions. Participate in provincial development Planning Forum. Participate in IDP review sessions. Facilitate general management of the department, Provincial Government and liaise with national departments, local governments and other stakeholders: Facilitate IDP review sessions. Facilitate IR and Donor Funding Committee. Facilitate in provincial development Planning Forum. Facilitate MOU implementation plan Committee. Provide stakeholder liaison from outside government and at community level. Provide departmental policies: Facilitate the development of the departmental policies. Conduct research and or benchmark with other departments on departmental policies. Facilitate the approval of the departmental policies. Provide policy advocacy sessions.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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