Job Description

Closing Date

2025/07/17

Reference Number

WCG250626-1

Tracking Number

DOTP 60/2025

Job Title

Policy and Strategy Strategist: Director-General Support (12-Month Contract, Ref no DOTP 60/ 2025)

Department

Department of the Premier

Salary level

12

Enquiries

Mr R Shaw at (021) 483 8432

Job Type

Contract

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

To support the implementation of the Safety priority within the Provincial Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Minimum Requirements

Degree (NQF 7) in the social sciences/public policy/ law/political science or related field. A minimum of 6 years experience in strategic design, policy development, analysis and research methodology.

Recommendation

Knowledge and experience of the Western Cape Government environment.

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Planning and Policy Alignment. Data-Driven Safety Intelligence. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Stakeholder Coordination and Partnerships. Operational Support and Risk Management. Capacity Building and Innovation.

Competencies

Advanced knowledge of the following:

Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes, public policy analysis and public policy development processes, international and diplomatic relations, intra- and intergovernmental relations, modern systems of governance and administration, protocol matters, budgeting and financial management process.

Knowledge of the following:

Human resource management processes; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; the latest advances in public management theory and practice; the policies of the government of the day e.g. WCG PSP and Recovery Plan; the latest trends in public sector innovation and innovative methodologies; project management and transformation

Skills needed:

Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Economic; Financial analysis; Project management; Accounting Finance and Audit, Monitoring, evaluation and reporting, Planning and organising skills, Presentation skills at senior management levels, Strong conceptual and formulation skills, Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 1,059 105 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 copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for a reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you be shortlisted for the role, you will be requested to undergo criminal record checking.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.