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DIRECTOR: POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

Department of the Premier · western cape

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

7 September 2026

Reference

DOTP 87/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of the Premier

Location

Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements

An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Proven senior management expertise and practical experience in: Legislation and Governance: Deep understanding of modern systems of governance and public administration, including a thorough understanding of the constitutional, legal and institutional frameworks governing the South African public sector, and the application thereof in the Western Cape Government spatial information priorities; Regulatory Frameworks: The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations legislation, and related financial prescripts, directives and collective agreements, with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance, risk management, and sound governance and 262 Data Governance Frameworks; Strategic Management: Policy development, strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation and review of processes aligned with provincial priorities and government outcomes; Financial Management: Public finance management, procurement and tendering processes, and human resource and discourse management; People and Performance Management: Comprehensive experience in human resource management, team leadership and performance systems to drive accountability and results; Operational Systems: Public service procedures, performance management systems, and information and knowledge management systems, enabling efficient operations, evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement; Programme and Project Management: End-to-end programme and project management, including planning, implementation, oversight, reporting and risk mitigation to achieve strategic and operational targets; Contextual Awareness: Strong understanding of global, regional and local political, socio-economic and political dynamics, impacting the functioning of Western Cape and activities of provincial government departments, translating insights into informed strategic advice; Service Delivery and Innovation: Skilled in operational and knowledge management systems supporting evidence- based decision-making, efficient operations, and continuous improvement. Skills in the following: Effective communication skills; Strong ability to conceptualise, formulate and demonstrate thought leadership in complex applications; Persuasion and influencing abilities; Leadership, team-building and interpersonal skills; Planning, organising, and people management skills; Proven ability to multi-task, manage ambiguity, and perform efficiently in rapidly changing environments.

Duties

Line Management: Lead, transform, and manage the Western Cape Government’s transversal policy, strategy and strategic planning functiona

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Requirements

·An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA
·A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level
·Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Proven senior management expertise and practical experience in: Legislation and Governance: Deep understanding of modern systems of governance and public administration
·including a thorough understanding of the constitutional
·legal and institutional frameworks governing the South African public sector
·and the application thereof in the Western Cape Government spatial information priorities
·Regulatory Frameworks: The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations legislation, and related financial prescripts, directives and collective agreements, with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance, risk management, and sound governance and 262 Data Governance Frameworks
·Strategic Management: Policy development, strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation and review of processes aligned with provincial priorities and government outcomes
·Financial Management: Public finance management, procurement and tendering processes, and human resource and discourse management
·People and Performance Management: Comprehensive experience in human resource management, team leadership and performance systems to drive accountability and results

Key Duties

·Line Management: Lead, transform, and manage the Western Cape Government’s transversal policy, strategy and strategic planning functional areas
·Lead research, analysis, and monitoring of the provincial policy environment to identify “whole of government and whole of society interventions” and drive a transversal response that is reflected in departments’ policy, strategy, and strategic plans
·Analyse the three spheres of government’s policies, strategies, and laws (e
·, regulation, legislation, and bylaws) to evaluate their implications for the strategic agenda, operations, and service delivery models of the WCG and transversal structures, such as Portfolios
·Analyse on-going national policy and strategy developments, and sensitise Cabinet, Sector Committees and departments on its implications for the province
·Facilitate the development of transversal provincial policies as may be required (including stakeholder consultation as required)
·Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align with the Provincial Strategic Plan and long-term plans
·Facilitate the periodic review of the Provincial Strategic Plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes
·Institutionalise foresight (e
·environmental scanning and scenario planning) in the development of strategy, policy, and strategic planning at various levels within the organisation (i

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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