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DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · mpumalanga

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/214

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About this role

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate

Provincial Operations Support

Location

Mpumalanga (Mbombela)

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Business Administration / Public Management (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the operations support environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Understanding of corporate governance principle. Ability to implement performance management and monitoring systems. Knowledge of government systems. Job related skills: Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum. A thorough understanding and practical experience of Project Management. Analytical and problem-solving. Facilitation and coordination. Experience in implementation of goals / plans, including monitoring, tracking and reporting status toward goal completion. Ability to think conceptually when analysing data and designing concepts to modify corporate policies, procedures and processes. Presentation and comfortable creating and communicating compelling arguments for modifying a course of action. Computer literacy. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.

Duties

Facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate Governance Framework. Facilitate the issuing of planning framework by the Directorate: Strategic Planning for all Provincial Offices and monitor Provincial Offices planning process. Analyse the District Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment with the DLRRD Annual Performance Plan. Analyse Provincial Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment to the District Operational Plans. Ensure approval (signing off) of all Districts and Provincial Integrated Operational Plans. Lead the development and implementation of consistent corporate performance monitoring and evaluation to focus on the delivery of Provincial Office Annual Performance Plan outcomes. Manage and implement evaluation and research frameworks. Monitor the initiating and 65 conducting research and evaluation. Coordinate the integration of all monitoring and evaluation systems within the province. Manage reporting instruments and tools on monitoring and evaluation. Ensure robust governance, effective decision making, value for money and appropriate benefits are achieved through corporate activity, policy and strategy frameworks. Monitor monthly and provi

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Requirements

·Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Business Administration / Public Management (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment
·Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the operations support environment
·A valid driver’s licence
·Job related knowledge: Understanding of corporate governance principle
·Ability to implement performance management and monitoring systems
·Knowledge of government systems
·Job related skills: Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum
·A thorough understanding and practical experience of Project Management
·Analytical and problem-solving
·Facilitation and coordination

Key Duties

·Facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate Governance Framework
·Facilitate the issuing of planning framework by the Directorate: Strategic Planning for all Provincial Offices and monitor Provincial Offices planning process
·Analyse the District Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment with the DLRRD Annual Performance Plan
·Analyse Provincial Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment to the District Operational Plans
·Ensure approval (signing off) of all Districts and Provincial Integrated Operational Plans
·Lead the development and implementation of consistent corporate performance monitoring and evaluation to focus on the delivery of Provincial Office Annual Performance Plan outcomes
·Manage and implement evaluation and research frameworks
·Monitor the initiating and 65 conducting research and evaluation
·Coordinate the integration of all monitoring and evaluation systems within the province
·Manage reporting instruments and tools on monitoring and evaluation

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