Director: Policy Coordination (Reference AP6040/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Environmental Affairs

Location: Pretoria

Salary: Remuneration package of R719 613 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.

Requirements:
A recognized three year degree / diploma in Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, Policy Studies or an relevant equivalent qualification as well as appropriate experience and skills in public policy development and implementation ; Strategic management and leadership skills; Experience in project management ;Financial management skills and knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Good communication skills (verbal and written), Good interpersonal, coordination and Stakeholder liaison skills.

Duties:
The successful candidate will provide overall strategic management and leadership to the Directorate: Policy Coordination and perform the following key function: Ensure effective and aligned policy and strategy development in specific areas of work and projects of the Department; Manage and provide content for executive engagements in Cluster and Cabinet processes to ensure efficiency in high level government decision making engagements processes; Coordinate the development and implementation of the sector Research and Development framework ; Analyse and conduct policy related research and interpret and review policies ( both internal and external ) ; Prepare strategic report as required by the Presidency , National Treasury and other Government stakeholders; Manage human and financial resources within the Directorate.

Enquiries: Ms L T M Makotoko Tel: 012 310 3031

Applications:
The Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag x 447, Pretoria, 0001 (or hand deliver to: 315 Pretorius Street, 315 Pretorius Street, Cnr Pretorius & Lilian Ngoyi Streets, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st Floor, North Tower, Room 106 (Information Center).

For attention: Ms B Grobbelaar

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications as well as a comprehensive CV in order to be considered.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizen Status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is the applicant‘s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidate only. If you have not been contacted within three month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment. People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information: Call centre: 086 111 2468

Reference number: AP6040/2013

Closing date: 6 May 2013