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DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/255
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

A minimum B Degree (NQF level 7) in Economics or Public Management or Business Management or Business Administration as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in strategic planning/strategic management and with monitoring and evaluation component. A higher qualification in the related or relevant field will be an added advantage. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances. Knowledge: Strategic management and planning processes; Market Analysis (Research methods and techniques), Data Analytics, Business Process Management (BPM), Project Management, Strategic Planning tools and techniques, applicable legislation, understanding of norms and standards related to planning the public sector, 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; change management, 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

Development and facilitation of the departmental strategic and annual performance and work planning policies and strategies: Drive the implementation of the strategy, guide on the business planning processes for the Department. Undertake research on market trends related to information relevant for strategy, develop strategy policies and standards and procedures for strategic and operational 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 Operational/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.

Where to send your application

All applications for this position must be submitted via email to: Recruitment26-54@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.

Enquiries

Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885

Note

FOR ATTENTION: Ms. MM Magane

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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