Principal (Director-General)

REQUIREMENTS : A postgraduate degree or equivalent (NQF level 8) in Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Development Studies/Practice, Business Administration or any other relevant discipline. Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) or PhD in Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies/Practice, Business Administration or related discipline as an added- advantage. Where applicable, registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. Experience: Minimum of 10 years' experience at a senior management level in the public sector, academia or development institutions, with demonstrated experience in leading complex institutions, managing stakeholder relationships and delivering impact. Substantial experience in education and training would be an added advantage. DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Provide knowledge leadership on state capacity building to enhance overall efforts of the government in building a capable developmental state. Lead the strategic direction and imperatives of the institution in line with key national and sectoral policy frameworks and developmental agendas. Lead the institutional repositioning towards a future-oriented public sector that embraces digital transformation, innovation and service excellence. Chair and provide leadership external and internal committees and governance structures that ensures inclusive participation, and drive decisions towards goals. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency and collaborative problem-solving within committees and governance structures. Ensure full compliance with PFMA and other legislative requirements as Accounting Officer, enable regular review, strengthen internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure financial integrity. Drive organisational change management initiatives for agility and responsiveness; maintain open channels (including with staff and organised labour) for communicating change initiatives. Foster an organisational culture that embraces innovation, flexibility, agility and continuous improvement. Provide leadership and oversight in governance by promoting open reporting and information sharing, model ethical behaviour and practices, enforce codes of conduct and regularly assess governance effectiveness. Provide leadership in data-driven research, business intelligence and market analysis to inform interventions and establish monitoring mechanisms such as digital dashboard) to track progress across the public sector. Integrate international capacity building standards through benchmarks and strategic alliances that assess the South African public sector progress. Provide strategic direction and leadership in the design and implementation of a structured learning pathway (including higher education qualifications) and curriculum framework. Lead and facilitate institutional development interventions (including strategic planning, change management, organisational desi