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    Assistant Director: DESTEA 19/08/25 Bloemfontein, Free State

    The Assistant Director: Strategic Planning will be responsible for leading the Department’s strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with provincial and national frameworks, and building internal capacity for effective planning and implementation. This role requires a professional with experience in public sector strategic planning, project management, and the ability to manage resources and supervise teams.

    Job Overview:

    • Job Title: Assistant Director: Strategic Planning
    • Company/Department: Free State Provincial Government – Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA)
    • Reference Number: DESTEA 19/08/25
    • Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
    • Employment Type: Permanent (12-month probation period)
    • Closing Date: 05 September 2025 at 16:00
    • Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)

    Company Overview

    The Free State Provincial Government, through DESTEA, is committed to fostering economic growth, promoting small business development, driving sustainable tourism, and ensuring environmental stewardship in the province. DESTEA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and strives to promote representativity across race, gender, and disability.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management or related field (SAQA recognised).

    • 3 – 5 years’ experience in strategic planning.

    • Knowledge of relevant prescripts and legal frameworks within the Public Service.

    • Computer literacy.

    • Project management experience.

    • Supervisory and management information system administration experience.

    • Valid driver’s license.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    • Develop, maintain, and implement the Department’s strategic planning policies and strategies.

    • Facilitate strategic planning workshops for the development and/or review of:

      • 5-Year Strategic Plan,

      • 3-Year Annual Performance Plan (APP), and

      • Annual Operational Plans (AOPs),
        in line with Treasury Regulations and national/provincial formats.

    • Build and enhance departmental capacity in strategic and operational planning.

    • Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the Department’s Strategic Plan and APP.

    • Represent the Department in national and provincial meetings on matters of strategic and operational planning.

    Application Process

    Applications must be submitted on the new Z.83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applications must include a recently updated comprehensive CV only.

    • Submission Options:

      • Hand Delivery: Ground Floor Security Entrance, 113 St Andrews Building, St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein.

      • Email: recruitment2@destea.gov.za (quote reference number in the subject line).

    Note:

    • No faxed or late applications will be considered.

    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    • Shortlisted candidates will undergo competency assessments, vetting, and qualification verification.

    • Certified copies of qualifications will only be required from shortlisted candidates.

    Enquiries

    For more information, please contact Mr. D Hagen at 071 624 6531.

    ALSO SEE: Assistant Director: DESTEA 18/08/25 Xhariep, Free State

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