The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) seeks a qualified candidate for a Strategic Management and Planning position (Ref No: 016) at its Pretoria Head Office. The role offers an all-inclusive salary of R1,216,824 per annum (Level 13). Applicants must hold a degree in Public/Business Management, Administration, or related fields (NQF 7) with 5+ years of senior-level experience in strategy and planning. Key responsibilities include developing SOPs for strategic plans, aligning departmental objectives with government priorities, and managing the directorate. Mandatory requirements include completion of the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and disclosure of financial interests. Applications close on 13 June 2025.
POST: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
REFNO: 016
SALARY: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING REF NO: 016 SALARY R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 13 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Public Management/ Business Management/ Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Social Science (NQF 7) Plus minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior in strategy and planning environment Knowledge of:
- understanding of government mandates and priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of DMPR policies, functions, projects etc.
- Policy development.
- Strategic planning.
- Project management.
- ,Financial Management, Government policies.
- Project/ programs in DMPR.
- National Economic and Development Strategy.
- Skills: Diplomatic.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Management and organisational skills.
- Computer skills.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Numerical.
- Organising and Coordination.
- Facilitation and implementation.
- Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels.
- Financial management.
- Negotiation and consultation skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Thinking Demand: Logical.
- Creative/ innovative thinker.
- Accurate.
- Objective.
- Recommendations/Note: No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of government which can be accessed via this link:
- https://www.thensg.gov.za.https://www.thensg.gov.za.
- Candidates will undergo a compulsory competency assessment and technical assessment.
- The Candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests.
- Candidates who are applying online are requested to upload one document as attachment on a PDF format..
DUTIES:
- Develop standards operating procedures for strategic management and planning for approval of SP, APP, AOP in line with approved government planning guidelines.
- Facilitate the development and approval of strategic plans, annual performance plan and annual operational plans.
- Facilitate the development of a service delivery improvement plan.
- Ensure alignment of Departmental strategic objectives to the SOEs priority arears (output and outcomes).
- Provide guidance and support in strategic implementation within the Department.
- Manage the Directorate..
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Mulaudzi at 079 501 9968
APPLICATIONS:
NB: Kindly note that the Department provides for four methods of submitting a job application, namely: Post, courier, hand delivery and email.
Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided above.
You may forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007.
Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman.
Another option is to submit application through email as a SINGLE scanned document/ One PDF attachment to the email addresses specified for each position.
(Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15mb).
General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede 012 444- 3319..
NOTE:
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is an equal opportunity; affirmative action employer and it is its intention to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of this post.
Persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity are encouraged to apply, particularly persons with disabilities and women interested in senior management positions.
An indication of such, in this regard will be vital in the processing of applications.
Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za.
All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview.
The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts.
Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification.
Job applicants in possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
If an invitation for an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received.
Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise and an oral interview.
Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise.
PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks.
Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the closing date will not be considered.
If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing.
It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process..
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