Assistant Director: Policy Coordination
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- An NQF 6 qualification in Policy Development and Analysis / Public Administration/Management / Public Management and Governance / Local Government Management / Local Government and Administration / Public Policy / Leadership and Development or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.
- A postgraduate qualification in the mentioned qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Three (3) years’ experience in the Policy Development, Analysis and Coordination field at Supervisory level.
- in research, policy development, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.
- Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).
- Skills and Knowledge: Indebt knowledge of the policy development cycle and frameworks within the public sector.
- Understanding of relevant public sector legislation, regulatory frameworks and prescripts.
- Knowledge in stakeholder engagements and participatory approaches.
- Knowledge in policy analysis, formulation and review.
- Research and report writing skills.
- Problem-solving and decisionmaking skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).
- Integrity, proactiveness and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, facilitate and manage the development, review and analysis of departmental policies.
- Provide administrative and advisory role to departmental units.
- Provide support on policy development to departmental units.
- Coordinate submissions and presentations of finalised policies to management for endorsement.
- Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
