Director: Business Planning and Monitoring

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Western Cape) is hiring a Director: Business Planning and Monitoring, based in Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DSD 90/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Line Management Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of business planning, policy alignment, monitoring and reporting, and communication and customer care services.
• This includes the following functions: Coordinate the strategic and operational planning processes for the Department., Ensure the development and alignment of departmental policies, Enhance departmental performance monitoring, review and reporting, Provide corporate communication and customer care services.
• Strategic Management (including change management): Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate, Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate, Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against predetermined key measurable objectives and standards, Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to business planning and monitoring, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record-keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan, Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery, Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate, Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate, Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate, Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate.
• Financial Management: Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level, Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate, Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate and Department, Report to the Chief Director and relevant oversight role players and committees on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances, Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate, Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent as recognised by SAQA, - at least 5 years' experience middle/senior management experience.
• Competencies:
• Proving knowledge and understanding of: Expert knowledge of and working experience with the legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Expert knowledge of strategic management processes
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Programme and project management
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Policy development and strategy management
• Monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration
• Public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• The global
• Regional and local political
• Economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Proven knowledge and understanding of constitutional
• Legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Public finance
• Human resources and discourse management processes
• The Public Finance Management Act
• National and Provincial Treasury Regulations
• Other financial policies
• Prescripts
• Directives and collective agreements
• Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Project and Programme Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management.
• Skills:
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Driving
• Computer Literacy
• Language skills
• Project Management
• Information Technology Formal Training
• Economic
• Statistical and Financial Analysis
• Legal Administration
• Strategic Planning