About the Role
The Government Printing Works (GPW) is seeking a highly skilled Director: Strategy, Planning and Monitoring to join its dynamic team in Pretoria. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced leader who will oversee the development and implementation of strategic planning frameworks that align with government-wide planning prescripts and frameworks. This position plays a crucial part in ensuring that the GPW not only meets its mandates but also enhances its service delivery to the public, thereby contributing positively to the community and public service in South Africa.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of creating a departmental strategic plan that aligns with national priorities, ensuring that the GPW operates efficiently and effectively. Your leadership will guide the development of key operational plans and the monitoring of performance indicators, fostering an environment of accountability and excellence. Your work will ultimately impact the lives of South Africans by improving the efficiency of government services and ensuring that the GPW meets its strategic objectives.
About the Department
The Government Printing Works (GPW) is dedicated to providing high-quality printing services and solutions to the South African government. Its mission is to ensure the efficient production and distribution of government publications, thereby enhancing transparency and accessibility for all citizens. Working at the GPW means being part of a vital institution that supports the public sector and contributes to the betterment of society through effective communication and information dissemination.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement frameworks for strategic planning that align with government-wide directives.
- Facilitate the creation of the departmental strategic plan and align Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicators with strategic outcomes.
- Coordinate the development of Annual Operational Plans (AOP) and ensure they are achievable and aligned with strategic outcomes.
- Conduct workshops and consultations to identify areas requiring service delivery improvement as per DPSA requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate performance information, coordinating monthly and quarterly performance reports.
- Manage the operational plan for the Directorate, ensuring resource allocation and adherence to policies.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 plus a Degree (NQF level 7) in Business Management, Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, or Public Management.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior level in a strategic management environment.
- In-depth knowledge of departmental legislation, Public Finance Management Act, and other relevant regulations.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with management at all levels.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Business Management / Business Administration / Bachelor of Commerce / Public Management.A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle / senior level (Deputy Director) in strategic management environment.
Knowledge and understanding of all departmental legislation and prescripts.
Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations.
Knowledge of the South African Constitution.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, and other relevant legislation.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Extended working hours may be required.
Willingness to travel.
A Valid Driver’s licence.
Job Duties
Develop and implement frameworks on strategic planning matters: Align departmental strategies to government wide planning prescripts and frameworks in line with the DPME Framework on Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans and Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information.Develop the departmental strategic planning framework align to the government strategic planning prescripts and programme.
Align the departmental strategic guidelines to government frameworks which are PMFA, treasury regulations and Public Service Act.
Implement government planning 82 policy documents.
Develop the Departmental Strategic Plan and ensure alignment of Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicators to the strategic outcomes: Facilitate the development of the departmental strategic plan.
Ensure alignment of the departmental strategic planning with MTDP (Medium Term Development Plan), Ministerial priorities and Government wide priorities (SONA, sustainable developmental goals) and compare with the priorities of the and previous performance of the department.
Facilitate consultation processes with Branches and business units to ensure that strategic planning processes are understood by management.
Develop performance indicators with Branches.
Identify points of integration across all strategic outcomes and outputs.
Develop the compilation of the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and submit for approval and tabling.
Coordinate the development of Annual Operational Plans (AOP): Facilitate the development of Annual Operational Plans emanating from strategic outcome and performance outputs in line with the APP.
Provide technical support to ensure managers develop achievable outputs per identified programme.
Facilitate the approval of AOP.
Coordinate and develop a Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP): Arrange and conduct workshops to populate the SDIP template.
Identify services requiring improvement as DPSA requirements.
Present findings on areas that require improvement to EXCO and MANCO.
Facilitate the approval of the SDIP.
Monitor the implementation of the SDIP.
Conduct monitoring and evaluation of performance information: Coordinate performance information reporting on a monthly basis.
Coordinate the monitoring of quarterly performance reports and submission for approval.
Coordinate the compilation of the annual report and its submission for approval and tabling.
Coordinate the compilation of mid-term and end-term reports and their submission for approval.
Manage the Directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation.
Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate.
Formulate, identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments.
Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget.
Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate and Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the directorate.
