DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | 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 should be submitted online through http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Hand delivered applications should be submitted to 28 Market Street (Next to UNISA) Registry Office (First Floor by 16h00 daily) or alternatively post to The Director: HRMA&EW; Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane, 0700.
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Strategic Management/ Business Administration/ Business Management/ Public Management or Public Administration or related as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the strategy and planning environment of which three (3) years MUST be at Assistant Director / Junior Management level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
- Core and Process Competencies: Experience in the development, monitoring, and reporting of indicators at the project/sub-program or program level.
- Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, legislative framework governing the public service e.g.
- Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements that impact planning in the Human Settlements, Local Government and Traditional Affairs sectors.
- Knowledge and understanding of government planning practices, Understanding of the public services environment, Strategic Management.
- Generic Competencies: People Management and Empowerment, Programme &
- Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Client orientation &
- Customer focus, Problem Solving &
- Analysis, Communication.
Duties
- Manage the process of reviewing Strategic Plan;
- Manage the process of reviewing APP;
- Manage the compilation of the annual departmental operational plan;
- Manage the development of Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP);
- Manage the audit process for pre-determined objectives.
Enquiries
Ms. Monyela Hlokammoni Tel No: (015) 294 2073
Notes
EE Target: African Female, Coloured Male & Female, White Female, Indian Male & Female, Persons with Disability
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Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Strategic Management/ Business Administration/ Business Management/ Public
Management or Public Administration or related as recognized by SAQA.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the strategy and planning environment of which three (3) years MUST be at Assistant Director / Junior Management
level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). Core and Process Competencies: Experience in the development, monitoring, and
reporting of indicators at the project/sub-program or program level. Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, legislative framework governing the
public service e.g. Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements that impact planning in the
Human Settlements, Local Government and Traditional Affairs sectors.
Knowledge and understanding of government planning practices,
Understanding of the public services environment, Strategic Management.
Generic Competencies: People Management and Empowerment, Programme
& Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management,
Knowledge Management, Client orientation & Customer focus, Problem
Solving & Analysis, Communication.
DUTIES : Manage the process of reviewing Strategic Plan; Manage the process of reviewing APP; Manage the compilation of the annual departmental
operational plan; Manage the development of Service Delivery Improvement
Plan (SDIP); Manage the audit process for pre-determined objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Monyela Hlokammoni Tel No: (015) 294 2073
NOTE : EE Target: African Female, Coloured Male & Female, White Female, Indian Male & Female, Persons with Disability
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.