Principal Professional Officer: Strategy

Requirements:  

• A relevant postgraduate degree (Master's degree is preferred)
• At least eight (8) years' relevant experience.

Key performance areas: 

• Facilitate and undertake the development, drafting and approval of complex City-wide strategies
• Support the identification, conceptualisation and delivery of activities critical to the implementation of City strategies, through the delivery of strategy implementation plan
• Facilitate and drive the establishment of priority work packages linked to the implementation of City Strategies
• Provide concept support and work with relevant departments to deliver and report on strategic work packages
• Provide strategic support, advice and counsel to the City's political and executive leadership
• Problem-solve complex strategy issues
• Meet with internal and external stakeholders to deliver City strategies
• Establish workgroups, utilise processes, work transversally to support the development of the City's strategic eco-system
• Develop training instruments to support the City's strategy ecosystem
• Develop key relationships and networks within the city organisation to support the strategy ecosystem
• Support policy analysts through the strategy development process
• Leverage existing City processes, resources and functions to achieve strategic objectives through targeted interventions
• Perform functions in an acting capacity when required.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated. Applications require a one page cover letter as to why they wish to apply for the job 

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment. 

Closing date: 18 April 2025 

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Posted on 07 Apr 11:33, Closing date 18 Apr