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Senior Strategic Management and Planning Role at DMPR

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Shape the Future: Senior Strategic Management Role at DMPR

Are you a seasoned strategic thinker with a passion for public service? The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to fill a critical senior management position in Strategic Management and Planning. This is a unique opportunity to lead at the highest level and directly influence national priorities.

Position Overview

  • Post: Strategic Management and Planning
  • Reference Number: 016
  • Salary: R1,216,824 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
  • Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
  • Closing Date: 13 June 2025

Who Should Apply? Essential Requirements

This senior role demands a high-caliber candidate with a proven track record. Before applying, ensure you meet the following criteria:

Education and Experience

  • A Degree (NQF 7) in Public Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a Social Science field.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior management level within a strategy and planning environment.

Critical Knowledge Areas

  • In-depth understanding of government mandates, priorities, and policies.
  • Knowledge of DMPR’s specific policies, functions, and projects.
  • Expertise in policy development, strategic planning, and project management.
  • Understanding of the National Economic and Development Strategy.
  • Proficiency in Financial Management.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent management, organisational, and coordination skills.
  • Diplomatic with well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Creativity, innovation, and objective logical thinking.
  • Computer literacy.

Mandatory Pre-requisites

  • Nyukela Programme: You must have completed the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of Government. Certificate available here.
  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo compulsory competency and technical assessments.
  • Successful candidates must disclose their financial interests.

Your Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be entrusted with the following duties:

  • Develop standard operating procedures for strategic management and planning to guide the approval of Strategic Plans (SP), Annual Performance Plans (APP), and Annual Operational Plans (AOP).
  • Facilitate the development, approval, and alignment of these key departmental plans with government guidelines and priorities.
  • Lead the development of the Department’s Service Delivery Improvement Plan.
  • Ensure the Department’s strategic objectives are perfectly aligned with the priorities of State-Owned Enterprises (outputs and outcomes).
  • Provide expert guidance and support for the implementation of strategy across the Department.
  • Manage the entire Directorate, providing leadership and direction.

How to Apply

Enquiries: Mr L Mulaudzi at 079 501 9968

The Department accepts applications through four methods: Post, Courier, Hand Delivery, or Email. Please use only one method.

Application Address:
The Director-General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007

Hand Delivery:
Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street (former Schoeman Street), Pretoria.

Email: Submit your application as a single, combined PDF document (not exceeding 15MB) to the email address specified for this post (REF: 016).

Important Application Notes

  • You must use the latest Z83 application form (effective from 01 January 2021). Download it from www.dpsa.gov.za or www.gov.za.
  • Complete every section of the Z83 form accurately, legibly, and in full. Remember to sign and date it.
  • Submit the completed Z83 form along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Do not submit certified copies of qualifications at this stage.
  • Your CV must include contact details for at least three (3) reference persons.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview day.
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority).

The DMPR is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Its intention is to promote representivity, and applications from persons with disabilities and women interested in senior management are strongly encouraged.

Do not miss this chance to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s mineral and petroleum resources sector. Apply before the closing date on 13 June 2025!

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