DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office (Pretoria) | closing date: 10 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
Centre
Head Office (Pretoria)
Requirements
- A minimum B Degree (NQF level 7) in Economics or Public Management or Business Management or Business Administration as recognised by SAQA.
- 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in strategic planning/ strategic management and with monitoring and evaluation component.
- A higher qualification in the related or relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances.
- Knowledge: Strategic management and planning processes;
- Market Analysis (Research methods and techniques), Data Analytics, Business Process Management (BPM), Project Management, Strategic Planning tools and techniques, applicable legislation, understanding of norms and standards related to planning the public sector, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; functioning of national, provincial and local government; fundamental economics; structure and functioning of the Department;
- Parliamentary protocol processes; linkages with government clusters;
- Departmental standards and regulations.
- Skills: Executive management skills; sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; change management, advanced communication; language proficiency; advanced report writing; research methodologies; financial administration; financial analyses; organising and planning; computer literacy; numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; time management; decision making skills; conflict management; negotiation skills; motivational skills; influencing skills.
- Personal Attributes: Innovative; creative; resourceful; energetic; helpful; ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level; people orientated; able to establish and maintain personal networks; trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; highly motivated; ability to work independently.
Duties
- Development and facilitation of the departmental strategic and annual performance and work planning policies and strategies: Drive the implementation of the strategy, guide on the business planning processes for the Department.
- Undertake research on market trends related to information relevant for strategy, develop strategy policies and standards and procedures for strategic and operational planning;
- Develop strategies to effectively communicate planning objectives, developmental performance indicators and performance outcomes to internal and external stakeholders;
- Monitor and ensure the implementation and continuous adherence to professional guideline and standards.
- Manage the development, adoption and publishing of the departmental Strategic Plan, APP and Operational/Business Plans for the department: Lead the annual planning process for DPW/PMTE.
- Support top management in strategy formulation, strategic process improvement and communication of strategies to all stakeholders.
- Coordinate research and data collection initiatives in support of departmental strategic/other planning processes.
- Undertake scenario planning and develop forecast projections;
- Develop, maintain and update the strategic information portal for planning purposes.
- Oversee integration of the strategic planning processes with other processes such as risk management, budget plans, service delivery improvement and audit action plans.
- Prepare and submit executive reports.
- Advise DG, DDG and top management on strategic matters relating to internal operations and policy.
- Ensure the organisational alignment of strategic goals and objectives into operational plans and performance agreements.
- Manage and coordinate stakeholder input processes.
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of measurable performance indicators for all departmental planning instruments.
- Oversee the strategic planning process and planning process and plans of the public entities and BECPs-: Set out the annual strategic planning process for Public Entities and BECPs.
- Ensure arrangement of workshops to brief public entities and BECPs on the planning requirements.
- Attend the strategic planning session of the public entities and BECPs and provide strategic guidance on the sector priorities.
- Manage a review of the SPs and APPs of the public entities and BECPs in accordance with the Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans.
- Ensure provision of written feedback and workshop public entities and BECPs on the SPs and APPs submitted to the Department, Participate in the development of core performance indicators for the Public Works Sector: Engage Provinces to commence the process of setting core performance indicators, Coordinate workshop with Provinces (logistics and content), Facilitate the workshop and set core performance indicators and technical indicator descriptions for each Programme, Draft the final set of core performance indicators for approval of the DG and Provincial HOD’s, Engage Provinces and resolve any queries.
- Manage the assessment and review of the implementation and impact of the SP and APP: Oversee corporate performance reviews of organisational performance.
- Manage the monitoring and evaluation of strategic interventions impact.
- Ensure provision ongoing support to the Business units.
- Prepare and submit executive reports.
- Prepare and submit environmental scanning reports which include policy analysis and interpretation of relevant government policy interpretation.
- Develop trend analysis of organisational past performance, conduct benchmark of measures, targets and formulate baselines of performance targets per year.
- Identify performance barriers and conduct root cause analysis.
- Make recommendations on alternative courses of action incorporating risk management.
- Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations.
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required.
- Manage performance and development of employees.
- Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
- Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
- Quality control of work delivered by employees.
- Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.
Enquiries
Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications for this position must be submitted via email to: Recruitment2654@dpw.gov.za or posted to The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand Delivered to CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria.
For Attention
Ms. MM Magane
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
Original Text
NO: 2026/255
This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously must re-apply.
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum B Degree (NQF level 7) in Economics or Public Management or Business Management or Business Administration as recognised by SAQA. 5
years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in strategic planning/ strategic management and with monitoring and evaluation component. A
higher qualification in the related or relevant field will be an added advantage.
Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances. Knowledge: Strategic management and
planning processes; Market Analysis (Research methods and techniques),
Data Analytics, Business Process Management (BPM), Project Management,
Strategic Planning tools and techniques, applicable legislation, understanding of norms and standards related to planning the public sector, including the
Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act,
Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards
(MISS) Act; functioning of national, provincial and local government; fundamental economics; structure and functioning of the Department;
Parliamentary protocol processes; linkages with government clusters;
Departmental standards and regulations. Skills: Executive management skills; sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; change
management, advanced communication; language proficiency; advanced report writing; research methodologies; financial administration; financial
analyses; organising and planning; computer literacy; numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; time
management; decision making skills; conflict management; negotiation skills; motivational skills; influencing skills. Personal Attributes: Innovative; creative;
resourceful; energetic; helpful; ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent
results; ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level; people orientated; able to establish and maintain personal networks;
trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; highly motivated; ability to work independently.
DUTIES : Development and facilitation of the departmental strategic and annual performance and work planning policies and strategies: Drive the
implementation of the strategy, guide on the business planning processes for the Department. Undertake research on market trends related to information
relevant for strategy, develop strategy policies and standards and procedures for strategic and operational planning; Develop strategies to effectively
communicate planning objectives, developmental performance indicators and performance outcomes to internal and external stakeholders; Monitor and
ensure the implementation and continuous adherence to professional guideline and standards. Manage the development, adoption and publishing of the
departmental Strategic Plan, APP and Operational/Business Plans for the department: Lead the annual planning process for DPW/PMTE. Support top
management in strategy formulation, strategic process improvement and communication of strategies to all stakeholders. Coordinate research and data
collection initiatives in support of departmental strategic/other planning processes. Undertake scenario planning and develop forecast projections;
Develop, maintain and update the strategic information portal for planning purposes. Oversee integration of the strategic planning processes with other
processes such as risk management, budget plans, service delivery improvement and audit action plans. Prepare and submit executive reports.
Advise DG, DDG and top management on strategic matters relating to internal operations and policy. Ensure the organisational alignment of strategic goals
and objectives into operational plans and performance agreements. Manage and coordinate stakeholder input processes. Facilitate the development and
maintenance of measurable performance indicators for all departmental planning instruments. Oversee the strategic planning process and planning
process and plans of the public entities and BECPs-: Set out the annual strategic planning process for Public Entities and BECPs. Ensure arrangement
of workshops to brief public entities and BECPs on the planning requirements.
Attend the strategic planning session of the public entities and BECPs and
provide strategic guidance on the sector priorities. Manage a review of the SPs and APPs of the public entities and BECPs in accordance with the Framework
for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans. Ensure provision of written feedback and workshop public entities and BECPs on the SPs and APPs
submitted to the Department, Participate in the development of core performance indicators for the Public Works Sector: Engage Provinces to
commence the process of setting core performance indicators, Coordinate workshop with Provinces (logistics and content), Facilitate the workshop and
set core performance indicators and technical indicator descriptions for each
Programme, Draft the final set of core performance indicators for approval of the DG and Provincial HOD’s, Engage Provinces and resolve any queries.
Manage the assessment and review of the implementation and impact of the
SP and APP: Oversee corporate performance reviews of organisational performance. Manage the monitoring and evaluation of strategic interventions
impact. Ensure provision ongoing support to the Business units. Prepare and submit executive reports. Prepare and submit environmental scanning reports
which include policy analysis and interpretation of relevant government policy interpretation. Develop trend analysis of organisational past performance,
conduct benchmark of measures, targets and formulate baselines of performance targets per year. Identify performance barriers and conduct root
cause analysis. Make recommendations on alternative courses of action incorporating risk management. Manage the Directorate: Establish and
maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the
Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and
effective communication arrangements. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor
the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : All applications for this position must be submitted via email to: Recruitment2654@dpw.gov.za or posted to The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand Delivered to CGO Building,
Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. MM Magane
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.