Manager: Strategic Support - Pretoria, South Africa - Ditshaba

Ditshaba

Verified Company

Pretoria, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief of Operations, the incumbent will be required to provide a high quality strategic, analytics, and shared administrative support service to the Office to strengthen municipal intelligence, communication and monitoring and evaluation.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE

Results driven person;
Proven track record of notable successes;
Innovative and thought leading person;
Indepth understanding and experience in the political environment and with gravitas persuasive influence in a complex multisphere stakeholder environment;
Strong initiative and wellrounded implementer and driver multidisciplinary programmes that have an intended dimension; and
Good international experience and exposure to internal implementation protocols of local government policies, accords and realities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant Post-Graduate Qualification in Public Administration/ Management (Masters Qualification would be an advantage);
Minimum of 57 years' experience of which at least 4 years in similar role;
Sound understanding of Local Government Sector is essential; and
Proven trackrecord in business planning, project management, research and analytics, M&E with excellent writing ability and communication skills.
Report writing as well as preparation of Briefs, Speaking notes and Packaging Strategic Programmes and Projects

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS

Strategic and

Business Planning:
Facilitate business planning; prepare & deliver presentations on strategic programmes; leading support role in IGR Fora & PMAs

Budget & SCM Compliance: Support the development of cluster budgets and forecasts. Ensure processing of cluster invoices in line with SCM requirements; Followup on cluster budget queries and ensure effective resolution
Project Management: In collaboration with relevant heads, lead projects or modules; Project Manage the implementation of the client's directives with strategic relevance; Manage adhoc project teams and advise on the budget required for the execution of strategic programmes
Stakeholder Management: Manage good relationships with the office's external stakeholders often on behalf of the Executive and Senior management; Strategic, Operational and System Interface between Provincial Offices and National Clusters
Governance and

Risk Management:
Risk Management and Compliance monitoring coordination and consolidation of reporting for the office

Monitoring and Evaluation: Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of performance progress against plan for impact and relevance aligned to national directive and framework
Research, Analysis and Packaging of Results: Commission research projects and undertake desktop research on behalf of cluster in line with the research agenda; build and maintain updated municipal profiles across the Service Delivery spectrum to inform the organisation Service offering and delivery based on identified needs; package and disseminate research results in conjunction with Intelligence Hub and integrate knowledge into central repository
Strengthen Communication: Ensure communication is in aligned with frameworks established by Operations Cluster
Generic Support: Provide shared secretariat, administrative and support services to the working groups

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
R653, R859,167.19 per year

Ability to commute/relocate: