Reference Number: OCEO/003/2024
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of a self-motivated, innovative, business focused and results-driven individual to provide Strategic and Annual Performance Planning support to SANBI Management by managing the development and review of SANBI Corporate Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Annual Operational Plans in line with Government Planning Framework, develop , review and implement internal controls for effective management of organizational performance, support internal and external audit processes for performance audits and support other programmes of work in the office of the CEO.This position requires a degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 7. A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 8 years of work experience in the relevant field, 4 years of which should be in first line management position(s).The following competencies are required of the candidate to be successful in this position: extensive knowledge and experience in providing strategic and annual performance planning support in a similar public service environment; demonstrate teamwork, good stakeholder engagement and management skills; good knowledge and understanding of project management principles and frameworks; demonstrate proven ability for planning, organizing, time management, analytical skills and problem solving skills; must have proven ability to work under pressure with diverse teams while being quality and safety conscious; extensive knowledge and experience in working with legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to provision of strategic coordination and oversight; good business writing and strategic analysis and communication skills at all levels (both verbal and written); good computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook); and possession of a valid drivers license with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.
Key Performance Responsibilities Include
- Manage the development and review of SANBI Corporate Strategic Plan;
- Manage the develop and review of SANBI Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Divisional Operational Plans;
- Develop and implement internal controls for effective monitoring and reporting against SANBI APP;
- Manage compliance with requirements and oversee internal and external audits of performance information;
- Manage the development and review of internal policies/frameworks relating to organisational planning and performance management; and
- Prepare draft annual performance agreements of CEO and Executive Managers and provide support on ad-hoc projects in CEOs office.
- An application form (obtainable from SANBI website: www.sanbi.org must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).
- A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
- Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates must consider their applications unsuccessful.
