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Assistant Director: Strategic Planning and Management
Directorate: Strategic Planning and Management
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director role at National Head Office. Leads strategic planning and performance work, including the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. Suits planners with 3-5 years' planning experi
- Coordinate the development and review of the Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Annual Operational Plans.
- Monitor how departmental planning frameworks and approved plans are carried out.
- Give strategic planning advice and technical support to Head Office and Regions.
- Must have a Recognised National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or a Degree in a related field such as Strategic Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Accounting/Auditing, or Public Administration.
- Must have 3-5 years' experience in a planning environment, a valid driver's licence and be computer literate, with good Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni (012) 305 8589.
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Requirements
- Recognised National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree in Strategic Management / Monitoring and Evaluation / Accounting and or Auditing / Public Administration/ Business Management or related qualification.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a planning environment.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Understanding of strategic planning processes and government planning cycle.
- Applied strategic thinking.
- Report writing and quality assurance.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
- Understanding of excel and PowerPoint essential.
- Knowledge of government policies, acts and regulations.
- Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in government.
- Financial management.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Approach to good governance.
- Analytical, planning and organising and problem-solving skills.
- Formal training in strategic planning and performance monitoring.
Duties
- Coordinate the development and review of the Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Annual Operational Plans.
- Monitor the implementation of departmental planning frameworks and approved plans.
- Provide strategic planning advice and technical support to Head Office and Regions.
- Liaise and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on planning matters.
- Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 39 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/62: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT REF NO: HO 2026/11/60 Directorate: Strategic Planning and Management SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Recognised National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree in Strategic Management / Monitoring and Evaluation / Accounting and or Auditing / Public Administration/ Business Management or related qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in a planning environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Understanding of strategic planning processes and government planning cycle. Applied strategic thinking. Report writing and quality assurance. Excellent facilitation and communication skills. Understanding of excel and PowerPoint essential. Knowledge of government policies, acts and regulations. Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in government. Financial management. Good interpersonal relations. Approach to good governance. Analytical, planning and organising and problem-solving skills. Formal training in strategic planning and performance monitoring. DUTIES: Coordinate the development and review of the Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Annual Operational Plans. Monitor the implementation of departmental planning frameworks and approved plans. Provide strategic planning advice and technical support to Head Office and Regions. Liaise and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on planning matters. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.