ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mbombela | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- An appropriate National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Public Policy Monitoring and Evaluation/ Development Studies (NQF Level 6).
- A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in Strategic Planning.
- Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge and Understanding of DPME Revised Framework, Project Management, Legislative Mandates, Treasury Regulation and Public Service Act.
- Competent skills in Computer Literacy, People Management, Planning and Organising, Report Writing and Minute Taking, Decision- making, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Communication and Presentation.
Duties
- Coordinate the compilation of Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the Department.
- Align Departmental Programmes with the Strategic Plan of the Department.
- Consolidate Annual Report Inputs.
- Provide inputs for the Planning Policy Review.
- Verify and validate Programme/Project Performance Information.
- Render administrative support services.
Enquiries
should be directed to the Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms NA Mathebula: (A) Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D Tel No: (013) 766 2426.
Notes
The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below. The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment, and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment). 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. The recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment. All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Public Policy Monitoring and Evaluation/ Development Studies (NQF Level 6).
A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in Strategic Planning. Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge and Understanding of DPME
Revised Framework, Project Management, Legislative Mandates, Treasury
Regulation and Public Service Act. Competent skills in Computer Literacy,
People Management, Planning and Organising, Report Writing and Minute
Taking, Decision- making, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, and
Communication and Presentation.
DUTIES : Coordinate the compilation of Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the Department. Align Departmental Programmes
with the Strategic Plan of the Department. Consolidate Annual Report Inputs.
Provide inputs for the Planning Policy Review. Verify and validate
Programme/Project Performance Information. Render administrative support services.
ENQUIRIES : should be directed to the Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms NA Mathebula: (A) Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D Tel No: (013) 766 2426.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.