Chief Director: Business Intelligence

About

Senior Management Service position in Education Planning. The stated general senior-management performance areas and competency requirements apply. Shortlisted candidates must undertake assessments and provide proof of completion of the required NSG SMS certificate. Reference: 340 Terms of service: Senior Management Service position.

How to apply

Apply online via https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education: click on vacancies and then “E-Recruitment System for Office-Based and Public Service”. Applicants must capture all information on their online profile; only online applications will be considered. When shortlisted for an interview, submit certified copies of supporting documentation and proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate to the interview committee.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and public policy development processes.
• Advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes.
• Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration.
• Advanced knowledge of public finance, people management.
• Advanced knowledge of public communication, public education, public participation and public discourse management processes.
• Knowledge of public management theory and practice.
• Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
• Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Strong conceptual and formulation skills.
• Strong leadership skills in complex situations.
• Team building and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).