DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: REFS/050125
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Management & Governance/ Public Administration as recognized by SAQA. 3 – 5 years’ middle management relevant strategy and governance experience. Valid driver’s license. Competences: Computer Literacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing and analytical skills, project management, people management, time management, presentation skills, innovative, team player, organising and chairing meetings. Attributes: Innovative Team player and flexible, Client Orientated, Quality orientated cost conscious, Influential, strategic, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Analytical skills, Leadership skills and report writing skills.

Duties

To manage the provision of research, strategic planning management and policy coordination services. Responsible for monitoring the policy panel process and representing the strategy function of the Gauteng Department of Environment. Overall management of the integrated strategic planning sessions for the Gauteng Department of Environment. To facilitate, consolidate, compile and submit strategic information, provide administration support in the development of the departmental strategic plan, assist in the development of the strategic planning report templates and guidelines, aid with regards to the development of operational plans as aligned to the departmental strategy, facilitate and compile the departmental targets and compliance process and reporting, provide support on the development and review of operational and strategic policies in the Department and to develop and maintain strategic planning framework. Periodic reviews of the submitted departmental strategic plans, annual performance plans and operational plans to ensure alignment with long-term goals and budgetary processes. Conduct in-depth analysis of the provincial policy environment, national policies, and legislation to prepare provincial responses and identify critical intervention areas. Identify potential project risks and provide suggestions for mitigation strategies. Provide the overall maintenance of departmental policy tracker and associate training. Prepare detailed reports and presentations for SMT and EMT. Responsible to ensure conducting of evaluations and coordinate the development and maintenance of strategic policy frameworks. Responsible to manage human and financial resources within the directorate.

Where to send your application

To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered.

Enquiries

Ms Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364

Note

Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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