City of Cape Town
Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous, and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub. The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our public.
Senior Professional Officer: Policy & Strategy
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Bachelors, Masters
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Western Cape
- City: Cape Town
- Job Field: Project Management
Requirements
- A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (postgraduate degree preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
Key Performance Areas
- Research and analysis: Maintain a perspective on political, social, economic, technological, legal, and environmental trends that may influence City policy. Conduct research in collaboration with other departments and undertake analysis in support of evidence-based policy development. Communicate policy outcomes widely within the organisation.
- Policy instrument interpretation, analysis and development: Analyse policy instruments and provide advice on policy choices. Review, develop and draft policies, strategies and related instruments for application across the City.
- Strategic support: Provide strategic support and advice to the Executive Management Team and its sub-structures with tasks critical to the City’s strategy implementation. Work on complex strategic matters that connect multiple directorates within the City.
- Advocacy: Support the City’s Advocacy Programme by providing specialist knowledge of the City’s policy ecosystem.
- Administration: Maintain information systems relevant to the Branch’s policy tracking system and other important data systems to support monitoring and reporting.
Closing Date: 02 November 2025
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official City of Cape Town careers portal.
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