Job Description

Closing Date

2025/12/01

Reference Number

WCG251021-1

Tracking Number

DOTP 81/2025

Job Title

Policy and Strategy Analyst (2 posts available), Ref No. DOTP 81/2025

Department

Department of the Premier

Salary level

12

Enquiries

Mr T Gorgens at (021) 483 3082

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct research, analysis and implementation of provincial policies and strategies. Provide high level advice and guidance to departments with strategic implementation of policies and programmes.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate post graduate qualification in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law, Planning, Built environment or related field ; A minimum of 6 years experience within a research environment and/or a policy development environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Research and analyse the provincial policy environment; Identify critical areas for provincial government intervention; Develop multi-functional policy and strategic responses; Initiate the development of appropriate, integrated, and multi-disciplinary government programmes (cluster-based and transversal to clusters); Support strategic provincial structures with appropriate policy formulation and decision-making methodology and support systems; Provide strategic support to the policy agenda of key strategic public and private partners; Supervision of operational planning and work organisation of the unit; Manage staff of the unit; Financial management of the unit; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Public policy analysis and public policy development processes; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Latest trends in public sector innovation and innovative methodologies; Modern systems of governance and administration; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Inter-governmental and international relations; National, provincial and strategies - NDP, MTDP, PSP, IDPs.

Skills needed:

Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skills (written and vertbal); Strong conceptual and formulation; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to ability to display leadership in complex applications; Strong written and verbal communication; Team building and strong inter-personal; Outstanding planning, organising and people management; Excellent presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills at senior management level; Strong project management skills and must be detail orientated; The ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R1 059 105 per annum (Salary level 12)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.