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    Circular Post No: 20/281
    Job Ref Number: H/O 18/2026
    Province: North West
    Centre: Head Office – Mahikeng
    Closing Date: 29 June 2026
    Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

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    Salary

    R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

    Requirements

    • Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Strategic Planning.
    • A valid driver’s license.
    • Experience: 3 years' relevant experience in the strategic planning of which 2 years must be at supervisory level.
    • Knowledge: Knowledge of the planning cycle and planning processes within the public sector.
    • Framework for the development of strategic planning documents and reporting on implementation.
    • General knowledge of budgeting process within the public service.
    • Knowledge of guiding legislative and policy frameworks such as the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, White Paper on Batho Pele and the Revised Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans, national strategic priority frameworks.
    • Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work collaboratively, ability to be flexible and responsive to the demands of the work environment, interpersonal relations, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
    • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and performance information tracking systems.

    Duties

    • Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes.
    • Facilitate the development of departmental strategic plan, annual performance plan and operational plans.
    • Verify alignment of the budget with strategic plans.
    • Incorporate the departmental service delivery improvement plan into the strategic plan of the department.
    • Facilitate logistical arrangements in relation to the printing and binding of departmental strategic plans.
    • Facilitate the development of the service delivery improvement plans and initiatives.
    • Coordinate the development of service delivery improvement plan and monitor implementation of the service delivery improvement plan.
    • Supervise subordinates.

    Enquiries

    Ms. H. Pretorius Tel No: (018) 388 1366/1254

    Notes

    On the subject line of your E-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name, Reference number and Centre. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za, offered by the National School of Government. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS Levels, shall undertake two (2) preentry assessments and one (1) will be a practical exercise including an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, according to the mandated DPSA directive. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS

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    Original Text
    POST 20/281 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING REF NO: H/O 18/2026 (X1 POST)
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    SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
    CENTRE : Head Office – Mahikeng
    REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Strategic Planning. A
    valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years' relevant experience in the strategic planning of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge: Knowledge
    of the planning cycle and planning processes within the public sector.
    Framework for the development of strategic planning documents and reporting on implementation. General knowledge of budgeting process within the public
    service. Knowledge of guiding legislative and policy frameworks such as the
    Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management
    Act, White Paper on Batho Pele and the Revised Framework for Strategic
    Plans and Annual Performance Plans, national strategic priority frameworks.
    Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work collaboratively, ability to be flexible and responsive to the demands of the work
    environment, interpersonal relations, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and
    performance information tracking systems.
    DUTIES : Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. Facilitate the development of departmental strategic plan, annual performance
    plan and operational plans. Verify alignment of the budget with strategic plans.
    Incorporate the departmental service delivery improvement plan into the strategic plan of the department. Facilitate logistical arrangements in relation
    to the printing and binding of departmental strategic plans. Facilitate the development of the service delivery improvement plans and initiatives.
    Coordinate the development of service delivery improvement plan and monitor implementation of the service delivery improvement plan. Supervise subordinates.
    ENQUIRIES : Ms. H. Pretorius Tel No: (018) 388 1366/1254
    APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit6@nwpg.gov.za

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