MANAGER: STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE

MANAGER: STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE

Closing Date: September 28, 2025
All Inclusive Salary Package: R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum
Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum. The successful candidate may structure the total package for a 13th cheque. The employer’s contribution towards Housing, Medical Aid, and Pension is included in the total package.
Contract Type: Permanent
Objective: The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory public entity, an oversight body of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act, No. 67 of 2008. The entity is charged with developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of learning achievements, ensuring that:

• South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria and are internationally comparable.
• The country’s qualifications are of acceptable quality.
• The quality of education and training is enhanced.
• Access, mobility and progression within education, training and career paths are realised.

SAQA seeks to appoint a Manager: Strategic Planning & Governance for drafting, coordinating, and managing the implementation of SAQA’s strategic planning processes, including the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and associated operational plans. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Strategic Planning & Advisory, the incumbent will produce quarterly progress reports, oversee the performance monitoring and evaluation function, and recommend appropriate remedial actions where necessary.
Requirements are:

Minimum Qualifications

  • An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7.
  • A relevant NQF level 8 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

  • Six years’ relevant work experience of which 3 years must be in a supervisory role.
  • Proven experience in drafting strategic plans, APP’s, and operational plans within the public sector.
  • Experience and exposure in the Education sector will be an advantage.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

  • Facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Risk management.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Project management skills
  • Knowledge and use of performance monitoring tools.
  • Strategic management in the public sector.
  • Transformational leadership with strong influence.
  • Business acumen.
  • Resilience, attention to detail and sound judgement.
  • Good knowledge of the Education sector legislative and regulatory environment.
  • People Management skills.
Key performance areas:
  • Coordinate SAQA’s strategy development process by assisting in the development and implementation of strategic projects.
  • Provide reporting on strategy implementation, execution and constraints identified.
  • Maintain systems and processes for the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of SAQA’s strategy, plans and achievement of targets.
  • Integrate input, from all units, in the development of the APP and the development plan.
  • Prepare information and analysis on strategy execution and operational performance.
  • Manage and co-ordinate projects and special projects.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the processes for writing submissions, reports and presentations.
  • Interpret DPME and treasury guidelines with respect to strategic planning.
  • Develop the budget for the sub-unit.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance of strategy, plans and targets with relevant legislation and governance.
  • Oversee risk management.
  • Coordinate and compile the annual performance report.
  • Manage the co-ordination of the CEO Committee and its sub-committee meetings.
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and achievement of strategic and operational deliverables.
  • Lead guide and develop strategy and governance staff.

SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.

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