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POST 09/232 : DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED PLANNING, RESEARCH & REPORTING

🏢 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO 📍 Head Office (Polokwane) ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/232 # Ref: LDOE 02/02/2026 (X1 POST) Branch: Chief

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Key details

Salary

R1 266 714 • per annum • package

Centre

Head Office (Polokwane)

Reference

LDOE 02/02/2026 (X1 POST) Branch: Chief

Closing date

27 Mar 2026

Job Highlight

Overview

Lead strategic planning, research, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making and drive organizational success.

Requirements

Competencies

Strategic Capability & Leadership
Programme & People Management and Empowerment
Financial Management
Change Management
Knowledge Management
Service Delivery Innovation (SDI)
Problem Solving & Analysis
Communication Knowledge &

Skills

SKILLS: Ability to work under pressure.

Computer Literacy.

Proven management skills in education management.

Advanced analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the prescripts of the Public Service, Education Policies and Strategies.

Duties

Lead the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plans, ensuring alignment with overall mission, vision, and objectives.

Oversee the design, review and execution of research and policy initiatives to inform 154 evidence-based decision-making and strategic direction.

Direct the preparation, analysis, and presentation of comprehensive reports to senior management, stakeholders, and oversight bodies.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic and policy initiatives, using data-driven insights to recommend improvements.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to gather relevant data and identify emerging trends and opportunities.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements in all planning, research, reporting and policy development activities.

Manage and mentor the strategic planning, research, reporting and policy development team, thus fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Represent the organization in strategic forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements as required.

How to apply

⬇️ Download Z83 form (PDF) What is Z83?

Applicants using electronic format must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below addresses.

For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department

Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Private Bag X9487

Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48

Temo Towers Floor 2

67/69 Biccard Street

Polokwane

0699.

Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development

Private Bag X1048

Modimolle

0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building