Siseko Sebastian Ndayi

Ensured compliance of the GPAA Policy development and review process with applicable legislations, regulations and directives for the Public sector.

Overseen, facilitated and project managed the consultative process of reviewing, developing and approving all GPAA policies.

Led and managed research projects and managed research activities.

Conducted research for the GPAA's Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Annual Report.

Managed strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the Policy Office and managed corporate communication thereof.

Project Manager and Secretariat for the Policy Steering Committee, Policy Task Team (PTT) consultation workshops and the Departmental Bargaining Council (DBC).

Written regular management reports, compiling status policy updates and presenting at weekly management status meetings.

Compiled presentations and presenting research insight.

Drafted and reviewed GPAA policies.

Conducted policy awareness sessions.

Developed and circulated pamphlets or documents regarding policies.

Managed an online repository file for all approved GPAA policies.

Managed, coached and mentored staff.

Managed the risk of the business unit.

Managed and handled audit enquiries and the communication thereof; and drafted management responses and action plans.

Nature of Business:

Policy, Project Management, Research, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management & Secretariat.

• Project Manager and Secretariat for NACI Sub Council project teams.
• Ensured research project and policy compliance with legislation, regulations and public policies and procedures.
• Led the process of conducting background research for projects.
• Facilitated the production of research reports and developing an advice letter to the Minister: STI
• Drafted TOR and facilitate the appointment of service provider through SCM processes
• Facilitated the signing of SLA through Legal Services and monitor the progress of projects.
• Drafted progress reports on the projects for Council and EXCO.
• Nature of Business: Research & Public Policy, Project Management and Executive Secretariat.

Ensured compliance of the GPAA Policy development and review process with applicable legislations, regulations and directives for the Public sector.

Overseen, facilitated and project managed the consultative process of reviewing, developing and approving all GPAA policies.

Led and managed research projects and managed research activities.

Conducted research for the GPAA's Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Annual Report.

Managed strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the Policy Office and managed corporate communication thereof.

Project Manager and Secretariat for the Policy Steering Committee, Policy Task Team (PTT) consultation workshops and the Departmental Bargaining Council (DBC).

Written regular management reports, compiling status policy updates and presenting at weekly management status meetings.

Compiled presentations and presenting research insight.

Drafted and reviewed GPAA policies.

Conducted policy awareness sessions.

Developed and circulated pamphlets or documents regarding policies.

Managed an online repository file for all approved GPAA policies.

Managed, coached and mentored staff.

Managed the risk of the business unit.

Managed and handled audit enquiries and the communication thereof; and drafted management responses and action plans.

Nature of Business:

Policy, Project Management, Research, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management & Secretariat.

• Analyzing local and global political, socio-economic indices.
• Analyzing Domestic and International Perceptions reports respectively.
• Updating and maintaining the Nation Brand Performance research report.
• Writing strategic research reports ad supporting business units with research insight.
• Compiling presentations & media articles and presenting research insight at weekly status meetings.
• Providing logistical support for fieldwork research.
• Ensuring that the portfolio of evidence is kept up-to date for monthly and quarterly Reporting.
• Nature of Business: Marketing, Brand Management, Communication and Strategic Research

• Founded the business and managing daily operations.
• Strategic planning and performance management.
• Managing and training staff, payroll and business finances.
• Client relations management and drafting service level agreements
• Desktop research and collating sector intelligence.

• Strategic Support: Provided strategic support to the CEO, managed operations and ensured organizational compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory framework for Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Research: Led and managed research projects including data collation and analysis, writing research reports and compiling presentations for Management meetings.
• Strategy & Projects Management: Project Leader and coordinator for Strategy Development and special projects.
• M&E: Led and managed the implementation of organisational Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and compiling quarterly reports.
• Management: Compiled monthly & quarterly presentations & executive reports for regular management meetings.
• Communication: Provided industry research insight for some parts of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan, Annual Reports, Quarterly M&E Reports and Media articles.
• Stakeholder Relations: Managed strategic relationships between the CEO’s Office and stakeholders and the communication thereof.
• Risk: Member of the Risk Management Committee.
• Governance: Managed audit enquiries pertaining to organizational performance information, evidence verification and the communication thereof.
• Policy: Managed and coordinated the review of organizational policies and ensuring approval thereof.
• Managed, coached and mentored junior staff.