DIRECTOR: BUSINESS PLANNING AND MONITORING

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: A relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent as recognised by SAQA; - A minimum of 5 years' experience middle/senior management experience. Competencies: Proving knowledge and understanding of: Expert knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Expert knowledge of strategic management processes; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Programme and project management; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; The global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Proven knowledge and understanding of constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; The Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; The functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments; The policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Driving; Computer Literacy; 236 Language skills; Project Management; Information Technology Formal Training; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning. Duties: Line Management Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of business planning, policy alignment, monitoring and reporting, and communication and customer care services. This includes the following functions: Coordinate the strategic and operational planning processes for the Department.; Ensure the development and alignment of departmental policies; Enhance departmental performance monitoring, review and reporting; Provide corporate communication and customer care services. Strategic Management (including change management): Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process; Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against predetermined key measurable objectives and standards;

• ✓A relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent as recognised by SAQA
• ✓- A minimum of 5 years' experience middle/senior management experience
• ✓Competencies: Proving knowledge and understanding of: Expert knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• ✓Expert knowledge of strategic management processes
• ✓Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• ✓Programme and project management
• ✓Procurement and tendering processes
• ✓Policy development and strategy management, monitoring and review processes
• ✓Modern systems of governance and administration
• ✓Public service procedures, processes and systems

• •Line Management Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of business planning, policy alignment, monitoring and reporting, and communication and customer care services
• •This includes the following functions: Coordinate the strategic and operational planning processes for the Department
• •Ensure the development and alignment of departmental policies
• •Enhance departmental performance monitoring, review and reporting
• •Provide corporate communication and customer care services
• •Strategic Management (including change management): Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate
• •Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process
• •Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate
• •Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against predetermined key measurable objectives and standards
• •Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to business planning and monitoring

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.