DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Mafikeng | closing date: 03 July 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.
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded as follows: The Directorate – Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services: The District Director, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services, Potchefstroom Agricultural College, Potchefstroom, for attention of Ms C Hilderbrand Tel No: (018) 288 6685 or Email to dardrecruitment-DKK@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services: The District Director, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services, for attention of Ms. R. Ningisa, Tel No: (053) 928 0625 or hand deliver to Mini Garona Building Vryburg or Email to dardrecruitmentDRSM@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services: The District Director, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services Mmabatho, for attention of Ms. K. Mangwegape Tel No: (018) 384 0172 or hand deliver at Training Centre Building, Corner Onkgopotse Tiro & Moshweshwe Road, Mmabatho dardrecruitment-NMM@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Bojana District Services: The District Director, Bojanala District Services Rustenburg, for attention of Mr. O.J. Dithole, Tel No: (014) 592 0262. or Email to dardrecruitment-BOJ@nwpg.gov.za All posts for Mahikeng – Head Office, The Director Human Resource Management, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate: Human Resource Management, for attention of Ms Keneilwe Modiegi or hand deliver at the Training Centre Building, Corner Onkgopotse Tiro & Moshweshwe Road, Mmabatho or Email to DardrecruitmentHO@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive salary package
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate.
- A relevant (NQF level 7) qualification as recognized by SAQA in Public Management/Administration/Monitoring and Evaluation or equivalent recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum five (5) years’ experience at middle/ Senior management level within Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation environment.
- Valid Drivers’ License.
- Knowledge: Extensive appropriate strategic management, Public 308 policies and strategies.
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of Public Services Act, public services regulations and frameworks.
- Ability Conceptualise policy and apply it successfully.
- Knowledge of Research and policy coordination.
- Skills: High level of written and verbal communication with ability to make presentations.
- Services delivery innovative and management skills.
- Leadership and administrative skills.
- High level of proficiency in financial management as well as ability to hold himself/herself accountable.
- Proven computer literacy.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse Stakeholders.
- Analytic skill and problem-solving skills.
- Have the ability to generate new idea and improve where circumstances require.
- Personal Attributes: Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to maintain positive interpersonal relations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
- Must be willing to travel and be able to work under pressure.
- Must be able to manage and empower staff.
- High level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion.
- Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation, Customer Focus and Communication.
Duties
- Develop and manage the implementation of Departmental policies, strategic guidelines, directives and procedures with regards to performance information.
- Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes.
- Manage the monitoring processes.
- Formulate and manage the component budget against its strategic objective.
- Ensure effective people management and empowerment in the Directorate.
- Manage the evaluation processes.
- Manage Departmental Research and evaluation plan.
- Commission research and evaluation studies in the Department.
- Oversee the Conducting of research in the Department.
- Manage personnel of the Directorate and provide effective guidance on implementation of Government policies and regulations.
Enquiries
Dr. H. Kekana Tel No: (018) 384 3134 OTHER POSTS
Notes
This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive salary package
CENTRE : Head Office – Mafikeng
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate. A relevant (NQF level 7) qualification as recognized by SAQA in Public Management/Administration/Monitoring and Evaluation or
equivalent recognised by SAQA. A minimum five (5) years’ experience at middle/ Senior management level within Strategic Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation environment. Valid Drivers’ License. Knowledge: Extensive appropriate strategic management, Public 308 policies and strategies. Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of Public Services Act, public services regulations and frameworks. Ability Conceptualise policy and apply it
successfully. Knowledge of Research and policy coordination. Skills: High level of written and verbal communication with ability to make presentations.
Services delivery innovative and management skills. Leadership and administrative skills. High level of proficiency in financial management as well
as ability to hold himself/herself accountable. Proven computer literacy. Ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse Stakeholders. Analytic
skill and problem-solving skills. Have the ability to generate new idea and improve where circumstances require. Personal Attributes: Must have good
interpersonal skills and be able to maintain positive interpersonal relations.
Ability to work independently and as part of the team. Must be willing to travel and be able to work under pressure. Must be able to manage and empower
staff. High level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion.
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and
Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management,
Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation,
Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation, Customer Focus and
Communication.
DUTIES : Develop and manage the implementation of Departmental policies, strategic guidelines, directives and procedures with regards to performance information.
Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes.
Manage the monitoring processes. Formulate and manage the component budget against its strategic objective. Ensure effective people management
and empowerment in the Directorate. Manage the evaluation processes.
Manage Departmental Research and evaluation plan. Commission research and evaluation studies in the Department. Oversee the Conducting of research
in the Department. Manage personnel of the Directorate and provide effective guidance on implementation of Government policies and regulations.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. H. Kekana Tel No: (018) 384 3134
OTHER POSTS
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.