EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate degree in Social Sciences, Rural Development, Development Studies and Economics or NQF 8. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage. A Minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience in the area of Policy Planning and or Implementation; Development, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordination of which 8 years must be at senior management (SMS) level. Competencies/ Skills: Management skills including people management and empowerment. Programme/ Project, Policy, Research and Operations skills, including financial management skills. Ability to provide operational and strategic direction and leadership. Ability to manage service delivery interventions, Frontline Service Delivery, Presidential Hotline, Citizen-based Monitoring including multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal). Problem solving and analysis and knowledge management and innovation skills. Good computer literacy skills. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be assertive and self-driven, innovative and creative, client orientated and customer focused, solution orientated and able to work under stressful situations and have the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality. 
 

To oversee and ensure the transformatory programmes including management of strategic intervention, empowerment, capacitation and social inclusion of children, youth, women, older persons and persons living with disabilities in the Province, including through strategic partnership. Facilitate macro and transversal planning across government and planning functions in the Department. Facilitating the implementation of the long-term planning and aligning of budget allocations to National Development Plan (NDP) including Provincial Development Plan (PDP).Understanding of the Government Program of Action (POA) and the related priorities across government. Developing and implementing of Integrated Planning Frameworks and Coordination of the research agenda towards evidence - based decision making. Alignment of strategic plans and annual performance plans to MTSF priorities and budgeting processes. Understanding of Monitoring and Reporting Frameworks including establishing credible data sets, baseline information, indicators, targets and key results areas for an Outcome- based Monitoring. Conducting of socio-economic impact assessments and evaluation of new and existing programmes/ projects to establish value for money and feasibility, Understanding of government legislation and regulations or other statutory in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Administration Act and Regulations including Labour Relations Act ensuring that all are adhered to. Ensuring effective and efficient Human Resources planning for the Branch. Ensuring effective and efficient business/operational and performance annual planning for the Branch. Ensuring effective and efficient performance management of staff, management of budget and procurement processes within the Branch. Ensuring sound corporate governance mechanisms for the Branch. 
 
ENQUIRIES: can be directed to Mr M Mbangi @ 040 609 6424