596 Business Strategy jobs in South Africa

Job Description
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Job Purpose
The company is looking for an experienced and dynamic Business Intelligence, Analysis & Systems Manager to lead our team of Business Analysts. This strategic role is key to bridging the gap between what the business needs and the technology solutions available. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of system enhancements—from scoping and design through to deployment—and ensuring the ongoing stability of these systems via dedicated application support. Furthermore, the successful candidate will lead a team in developing and executing strategic projects, govern master data, and proactively find new opportunities to drive business efficiency and growth.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the performance and professional development of the Business Intelligence team.
• Allocate BI and BA resources effectively across projects and support activities, ensuring optimal workload distribution.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and high performance.
• Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Application Support Management

• Establish and oversee a Tier 2 support desk managed by the BI team for business-critical applications and systems.
• Ensure timely triage, prioritization and resolution of incoming support tickets, bugs, and data-related queries.
• Analyse support trends to identify root causes, recommending permanent solutions such as system enhancements, bug fixes, or improved user training.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex or high-priority issues, coordinating with technical teams to ensure swift resolution.
• Manage communication with business users regarding ticket status, resolution timelines, and system outages.

System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Management

• Oversee the scoping of operational system changes, working closely with business stakeholders to define clear requirements, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Lead the creation of intuitive and user-centric UI/UX designs and wireframes for new features and systems.
• Develop and manage comprehensive testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure solutions are robust and meet business requirements.
• Plan and execute seamless system deployments and deliver effective user training programs.

Strategic Project Development & Execution

• Develop and lead strategic initiatives by identifying opportunities for significant process optimisation, system innovation, or competitive advantage.
• Construct and present compelling business cases to senior leadership, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI (ROI) projections, and feasibility studies.
• Execute and manage strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on the business impact and success of strategic initiatives.

Business Intelligence & Data Governance

• Act as a key resource for business departments, assisting with reporting needs, dashboard creation, and data analysis.
• Support and contribute to the company's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of core business data.
• Assist business with complex excel analysis.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Information Technology Management. A relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a business analysis, systems analysis, or related role.
• At least 3-5 years of proven experience in a leadership position, directly managing a team of analysts or technical professionals.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full project lifecycle for software or system implementations.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g. SSRS, Power BI)
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Master Data Management (MDM) principles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and root-cause analysis ability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge on translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Experience in report writing and executive feedback.
• Experience in managing a Tier 2 or Tier 3 application support function or help desk is highly desirable.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership: Strong ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to see the bigger picture, align technology with business goals, and drive strategic change.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a talent for root cause analysis and solving complex business and system problems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and manage expectations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and manage expectations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying current with emerging technologies, BI trends, and modern business analysis practices, and fostering that curiosity within the team.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

We are recruiting a
Chief Director: Business Planning and Strategy
for professionals interested in opportunities within the Social Development sector. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving strategic planning, policy development, performance monitoring, and knowledge management to enhance the quality of service delivery to communities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Provide expert guidance on strategy development, policy formulation, performance monitoring, communication, and knowledge management.
• Planning & Policy Oversight:
  Lead the Department's strategic and operational planning processes in line with provincial priorities. Ensure consistency and transparency in funding cycles and align departmental policies with broader government frameworks.
• Performance Monitoring & Communication:
  Oversee monitoring, review, and reporting processes to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Drive communication services and customer care initiatives that promote transparency and responsiveness.
• Research & Knowledge Management:
  Manage population development services, ethical social research, and evaluation projects. Ensure effective knowledge management, records management, and ICT governance to support informed decision-making.
• Change Management:
  Lead organizational change initiatives to align operations with evolving socio-economic and policy priorities.
• People Management:
  Build and lead a multidisciplinary team through mentoring, coaching, and performance management, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Financial Management:
  Oversee financial planning, budgeting, expenditure control, and compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations.

What You Bring:

• A recognised undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7 or higher).
• At least 5 years' experience at senior managerial level.
• Completion of the Public Service Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (or willingness to complete it before appointment).
• Strong knowledge of legislation, policy frameworks, PFMA, procurement processes, labour relations, performance management, and socio-political issues impacting provincial government.
• Core skills in strategic leadership, programme and project management, financial oversight, change management, and people development.

Package:

An all-inclusive salary package of
R1,494,900 per annum
(Salary Level 14). The package includes a basic salary, employer pension contributions, and flexible structuring options.

What to Expect:

Once you submit your application, our team will review it carefully. If your profile aligns with the role, you will receive a message from LinkedIn notifying you of the next steps.

Job Description

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About Strategy& and Fit for Growth

Strategy&, PwC's global strategy consulting business, leverages the
Fit for Growth
approach to help organizations build differentiating capabilities, strategically manage costs, and realign their structures for sustainable growth. In today's climate of uncertainty, our solutions enable clients to strengthen their core, optimize operations, and unlock long-term value.

We enable our clients to cut costs and grow stronger at the same time. Our solutions assist companies to align their strategies with their capabilities, ensure the organisation structure is conducive to enabling workforce productivity to achieve the business strategy, and the business costs are reflective of the business strategy and operations for maximum efficiencies and revenues.

Job Purpose:

Lead and deliver high-impact business transformation initiatives applying Strategy&'s Fit for Growth methodology. This role requires a leader & strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, deep industry insight, and a proven track record in successfully selling and delivering impact-based engagements through operating model design, cost optimization, and business restructuring.

What's going to be expected of you:

• Sell and deliver end-to-end strategy-based transformation projects across industries.
• Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into business operations, cost structures, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations supported by data-driven insights and industry benchmarks.
• Face-to-face engagement and interaction with client and team
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal development, client relationship management, and opportunity identification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering a high-performance and inclusive team culture.
• Demonstrate resilience, agility and adaptability across client contexts and sectors.
• Experience in leading a team in the delivery of client engagements

Minimum Requirements
:

Education:

• Post graduate degree from a top tier University in either Engineering, Finance, Mathematics and/or Actuarial Science.
• CFA level 1/MBA - advantageous.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Minimum years' strategic work experience with a reputable consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience across the full consulting lifecycle: sales, delivery, and project closure
• Consulting experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications and Infrastructure Sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics tools including excel, python etc.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, digital transformation, operating model redesign, and performance improvement.

Soft Skills:

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and influence in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Turn Data Into Decisions. Lead Insights That Matter.
At
Mukuru
, data isn't just numbers — it's the story of millions of customers across Africa and beyond. As one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing FinTech's, we empower communities with access to safe, affordable financial services. Now, we're looking for a
Business Intelligence Analysis Team Lead
who's ready to take our analytics capability to new heights.

If you're passionate about
transforming raw data into strategic gold
and have the leadership skills to guide a talented team of analysts, this is your opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Your Mission
Lead, inspire, and deliver BI solutions that don't just look good on a dashboard — but shape decisions, solve real problems, and drive business growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Team: Manage and mentor a high-performing BI & Analytics team, setting goals and driving excellence.
• Engage the Business: Work with stakeholders at all levels to understand needs and translate them into actionable BI solutions.
• Own the Delivery: Oversee BI projects from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring quality and scalability.
• Model the Data: Build enterprise-wide data models and semantic layers that make insights accessible and actionable.
• Visual Storytelling: Design impactful dashboards and reports in Power BI that enable smart, fast decisions.
• Champion Best Practice: Embed governance, DevOps, and data quality standards across BI.
• Stay Ahead: Keep your finger on the pulse of BI innovations and bring the best of them into Mukuru.

What You Bring

• 6+ years in BI/Data Analytics, with at least 3 years leading teams
• Expert-level SQL and Power BI skills
• Strong data modelling and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and business audiences
• Strategic thinking and a passion for problem-solving
• A proven track record of delivering BI solutions that make an impact

Bonus Points For

• R/Python for analytics
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, Snowflake, Big Query, etc.)
• Background in FinTech, Financial Services, or fast-paced industries

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited" Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a 'work-like' environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS

THE WORK: Ignite your passion for innovation In this role, you will be a subject matter expert, collaborating with various teams to contribute to key decisions and provide solutions to complex problems. You will engage with multiple teams and manage decisions that drive impactful business design. This opportunity invites you to be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will shine. We look forward to your unique contributions

Develop and implement innovative business solutions that align with organizational goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and project execution.

Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency.

Facilitate workshops and discussions to gather requirements and feedback from stakeholders.

Create and maintain documentation related to business design and process improvements.

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Expert proficiency in Business Design.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant related skills.

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of studies.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Expert proficiency in Business Process Analysis Tools.

Expert proficiency in Business Process Design.

Expert proficiency in Process Design Mapping and Analysis.

Expert proficiency in Service Design Thinking.

Position:
Management Consulting Intern

Location:
Sandton, South Africa

Start Date:
Immediate

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Management Consulting Intern to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting various management consulting projects, particularly in bid and proposal management, project administration, and research.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Management Consulting Intern, you will:

• Bid & Proposal Management:
• Create, prepare, and submit bids/proposals for tenders.
• Ensure all submissions meet client requirements and deadlines.
• Project Administration and Coordination:
• Assist in the coordination and administration of consulting projects, ensuring smooth workflow and proper documentation.
• Report Writing & Documentation Management:
• Write, review, and edit project reports and consulting deliverables.
• Maintain and organize critical project documentation via OneDrive.
• Ensure that all certified documents are up-to-date and valid.
• Research & Analysis:
• Conduct research to support consulting projects and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with preparing presentations and client-facing documents.
• Team Collaboration & Support:
• Participate in internal and client meetings as required.
• Support senior consultants in preparing reports and documentation.
• Client engagement & Support:
• Attend client meetings and provide support for presentations and other engagements

Skills & Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

• Education:
• A post-graduate qualification or currently pursuing a post-graduate qualification in Commerce, Humanities or Industrial Engineering
• Key Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong research, report writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Personal Attributes:
• Self-driven with a strong desire for professional growth.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
• Additional Requirements:
• Valid driver's license.
• Flexibility to work beyond normal office hours when required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

The Organisation requires the services of a Senior Manager: Strategy and Business Performance in the Chief Operating Officer Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)

• Be in possession of a Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration or Public Management.
• Have 6-8 years of experience at a strategic level i.e., ExCo and /or Senior management role.
• Have an understanding (working knowledge) of the South African Government's Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF).
• An understanding of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) reporting format and cycles.
• An understanding of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) Framework and guidelines for the development of Strategies, Annual Performance Plans, and Annual Operational Plans.
• An understanding of the role of the AG in auditing strategies, APPs, and AOPs.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Conflict management.
• Presentation skills.
• Computer skills.
• Listening skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Making rule-based and analytical decisions.
• Project management.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strategic leadership and awareness.
• Project management skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strategic leadership and awareness.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Time management.
• Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
• Organisational knowledge.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Information management.
• Analytical skills.

• Monitor the implementation of the APPs and divisional AOPs, against set deliverables.
• Manage the early warning system and reporting between divisions and EXCO.
• Compile and distribute business performance information to relevant parties internally and externally.
• Coordinate attendance and reporting of working groups and reports to Minmec.
• Provide support in the planning, preparation, organising, and execution of business performance planning sessions.
• Advice on business process efficacies.
• Collate information from previous strategic plans and provide a baseline from which a 5-year strategic plan will be developed.
• Provide support in the development of the SANParks annual performance plan (APP) in alignment with the government's MTSF and the DPME guideline.
• Ensure the development of divisional annual operational plans and assure quality.
• Ensure development of departmental operations plans.
• Provide input into alignment of APPS, OAPs in the HCM performance management system, and L&D approaches.
• Combined assurance for audit to internal and AG on the business performance report.
• Ensure timeous and correct reporting of the annual performance plans on a quarterly and annual basis to the EXCO, board committees, board, DFFE, and DPME.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant prescripts of MTSF, DPME guidelines, and the national treasury.
• Ensure compliance with the Auditor General's (AG) prescripts in terms of reporting against the annual performance plans.
• Ensure that the internal audit provides quarterly assessments on the APP.
• Ensure that audit findings from the AG and internal audit are tracked per division and corrective actions are undertaken.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

R – R Per Annum

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

A covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax:

E-mail:

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

03 October 2025

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today's challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing
Business Transformation
team you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You'll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. These not only address today's challenges but also lay the groundwork for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that encourages contributions beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do

• Working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients businesses, including processes, governance, data and technologies
• Lead our clients and teams on their data journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for data, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives, aligned to business objectives
• Ability to drive data governance framework design and facilitate policies and procedures development in line to meet the strategic and regulatory objectives of our clients related to data governance, data management, data quality, data risk management, and data privacy and security
• Collaborate seamlessly with key senior stakeholders, including business, IT teams and data owners to identify data needs
• Support finance transformation engagements
• Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of client's challenges
• Drive data culture and data adoption programs for clients who struggle with firmwide understanding of data ROI
• Establish KPIs related to data quality and data risk, controls, and remediation plans
• Develop roadmaps to developing data assets and data commercialization
• Drive program/project management activities including status reporting or maintain RAID logs, and able to conduct scrum meetings for defect / development management
• Support CrossCountry leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, and organizational development

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of relevant experience and track recording delivering transformation programs into CDO, CTO, COO, CFO, and/or CRO organizations
• Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suites executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps
• Up-to-date on latest industry trends in industry trends and best practices in data strategy and governance
• Knowledge of industries, including banking and capital markets, investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management
• Proven leadership roles with strong communication and presentation skills
• Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Collibra, OvalEdge, Atlan, Talend, SAP Master, BigID, OneTrust
• Experience in tools such as SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or similar discipline

Benefits Summary
The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity or a dynamic, results-driven, and experienced professional who is passionate about creating a culture for people who have a passion for serving others to make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing business planning, performance monitoring, research and knowledge management services to the Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

• An undergraduate qualification(NQF level 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA;
• A minimum of 5 years' experience at senior managerial level;
• Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme Certificate upon appointment:

Note: A requirement for appointment is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry in the Senior Management Service (SMS). This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointment at SMS level.

None

• Strategic Management, Advice and Guidance: Provide strategic leadership, direction, and expert advice in the areas of strategy development, policy formulation, performance monitoring, communication, and knowledge management and in respect of the following functional areas to ensure integrated, responsive, and people-centred services:
• Strategy, Policy, Performance Monitoring and Communication Services:
• Coordinate and manage the strategic and operational planning processes for the Department in alignment with provincial priorities.
• Oversee the uniform funding cycle to ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment with departmental goals.
• Ensure departmental policies are aligned with broader government frameworks and provide support in policy development and review.
• Drive the performance monitoring, review, and reporting process to ensure accountability, improvement, and compliance.
• Provide corporate communication services and oversee the Department's customer care functions, promoting transparency and responsiveness.
• Research and Knowledge Management Services:
• Render population development services to inform provincial-wide and departmental planning.
• Plan, manage and coordinate ethical social and evaluation research.
• Manage and coordinate strategic knowledge resources and departmental records to support institutional memory and informed decision-making.
• Ensure the effective functioning and governance of departmental information systems and ICT governance processes in support of strategic objectives.
• Strategic Change Management: Lead change management initiatives within the Chief Directorate to align programmes and operations with evolving policy priorities and socio-economic needs.
• People Management: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Financial Management: Ensure effective financial planning, budget management, expenditure control, and compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations.

Proven knowledge and working experience of the following:

• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information;
• Procurement and tendering processes;
• Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes;
• Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
• Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
• Labour Relations;
• Performance Management.

Core competencies:

• Strategic Capability and leadership;
• People Management and Empowerment;
• Programme and Project Management;
• Financial Management
• Change Management;

Skills:

• Project Management
• Accounting;
• Auditing;
• Economic, Financial and Statistical analysis;
• Legal Administration;
• Strategic Planning.

All–inclusive salary package of R per annum (salary level 14).

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service specific training program applicable to all applicants aspiring to join the Department's Senior Management Service, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on SMS processes and procedures.

Furthermore, thank you to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.