The Western Cape Government creates laws for and provides services to the people of the Western Cape. We work closely with the national government and municipalities in the Western Cape to ensure that the citizens of the province have access to the services, facilities and information they need.
Policy and Strategy Analyst, Ref No. DOTP 04/2024
Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a
suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct policy research
and analysis and provide strategic implementation support to the Directorate in
implementing the Provincial Strategic Plan of the Western Cape Government. This
post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements
- An appropriate
post graduate qualification in Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities,
Economics, Planning, Public Policy or related qualification;
- A minimum of 6
years' relevant experience within a policy analysis and/ or research
methodology environment.
Recommendation
Experience
in the following:
- Social and
economic policy development and implementation; Managing stakeholder
relations, facilitation and networking; Proven experience in a fast-paced,
flexible and dynamic environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving
license.
NB:
People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have
reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas
- Research and
analyse the provincial policy environment;
- Identify
critical areas for provincial government intervention;
- Develop
multi-functional policy and strategic responses; Initiate the development
of appropriate, integrated and multi-disciplinary government programmes
and strategic implementation;
- Support
strategic provincial structures with appropriate policy formulation;
- Supervise
operational planning and work organisation of the unit and Provide
strategic support to the policy agenda of key strategic public and private
partners.
Competencies
Knowledge of the
following:
- Public policy
analysis and public development processes; Strategy development,
management, and monitoring; Modern systems of governance and
administration; Policies of the government of the day;
- Global regional
and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the
provincial government of the Western Cape; Intergovernmental and
international relations.
Skills needed:
- Computer
literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Excellent
strategy development; Excellent networking and network formation; Critical
thinking; Innovation; Problem-solving; Good facilitation; Project
management; Planning; Ability to: Analyse, conceptualise and implement
policy and strategy; Work collaboratively and flexibly across teams within
the organisation.
Method of
Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Western Cape Government to
apply
