Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Director: Strategic Planning
Dept. of Health
Bloemfontein
4 2020 - Current
Co-facilitate and render assistance during strategic planning workshops in the Department and / or review of the department 5year Strategic Plan, 3 Year Annual Performance Plan
Incorporate budget vote injunctions to the reporting streams / mechanisms and monitor progress
Facilitate required inputs from all relevant managers towards developing the Annual Reports, Annual Performance Plan, Strategic Plan and Operational Plan
Assist districts with the development of their District Health Plans (DHPs), provide training, assessment and feedback
Assist with the development, facilitation and the successful implementation of the Department’s strategic planning policy and implementation strategy (in line with the requirements of the oversight bodies such as Treasury, DPME & National Department of Health)
Assist different programmes in developing their operational plans and ensure alignment with the departmental plans and mandate
Handling of responses to AGSA requests for information and audits
Participate in the unit Risk Management meetings and updating of risk register
Actively participate in the Quarterly Review sessions and development of the departmental plans
Partake M&E activities to track performance in line with the set departmental outcomes in all institutions
Participate in the conducting the research and ensuring the department policy and/ or strategy remains abreast with national and provincial guidelines, framework and or best practices
Review of performance information to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity
Assess Senior Managers performance agreements to ensure alignment to Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan
Participate in provincial meetings on matters related to strategic and operational planning
Acting Assistant Director: Strategic Planning
Dept. of Economic Dev, Tourism and Environmental affairs
Bloemfontein
01.2018 - 04.2020
Assisting with the drafting of the 5-year Strategic Plan, 3 Year Annual Performance Plan and Annual Operational Plan based on inputs received from managers and as signed-off by the relevant senior managers
Assist with coordination of Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT)
Assess Senior Managers performance agreements (SMS) to ensure alignment to Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan
Assist on matters related to the improvement of the capacity of the Department on matters related to strategic and operational planning
Prepare for the provision of information sessions to senior managers and officials towards improving their understanding on strategic and operational planning, inclusive of the Strategic Plan
Facilitate required inputs from all relevant managers towards development of the Annual Performance Plan, Strategic Plan and Operational Plan
Analyses Entities Corporate plans to ensure alignment to Departmental Strategic Plan
Consolidation of required inputs from all relevant managers towards preparing the final documents, considering national targets applicable to the Department as per the signed Delivery Agreement
Represent the department in the Provincial meetings on matters relating to Strategic Plan
Development of Annual Report
Strategic Planning Practitioner
Dpt. of Economic Dev, Tourism and Environmental affairs
Bloemfontein
04.2008 - 03.2020
Assist with the development, and implementation of the Department’s strategic planning policy and/or implementation strategy (in line with the requirements of the oversight bodies such as Treasury, DPME & National Department of Health)
Consolidate inputs from different mangers pertaining to the development and implementation of the departmental plans
Take part in drafting of operational plans and ensure alignment to the APP/Strategic Plans
Compile quarterly reports and analyse performance
Take notes on resolutions in planning performance review sessions and ensure consolidation
Liaise with information management unit to ensure data used is up to date and high quality
Render assistance during strategic planning workshops in the Department towards the development and/or review of the Department’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, 3-Year Annual Performance Plan and Annual Operational Plans (in line with the requirements of the oversight bodies such as Treasury, DPME & National Department of Health)
Assist with logistics during planning workshops and meetings
Taking notes on resolutions as agreed
Consolidation of required inputs from all relevant managers towards preparing the planning documents
Assist with the drafting of the 5-Year Strategic Plan, 3-Year Annual Performance Plan and Departmental Operational Plan
Assist with logistics on the finalisation of the plans
Facilitate the implementation and operationalisation of the Departmental Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan
Compile quarterly reports
Assist with the development of Balance Score Card
Prepare draft planning performance reports
Data analysis to measure progress in achieving the departmental objectives
Education
Bachelor of Public Administration Honours - Honours in Public Administration
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenborch
03.2024 - 03.2024
B-Tech Degree - Public Management
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein
03.2018 - 03.2018
National Diploma - Public Management
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein
03.2018 - 03.2018
Matriculation -
Reamohetse High School
Bloemfontein
12.1999 - 12.1999
Skills
Ms Word
Certificatesobtained
Change Management
Managing and Commissioning Evaluations in Government
Introduction to Strategic Planning and Management
References
Mr Bakang Oliphant, Director: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (FS. Dept. of Health), 060 969 4040, 051 408 1778, OliphanB@fshealth.gov.za
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