ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION (X1 POST)

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Monitoring and Evaluation. A valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years' relevant experience in performance monitoring, reporting or programme performance management of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. Experience in coordinating quarterly and annual reporting processes and conducting data quality assessments (verification) will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Knowledge of the monitoring and evaluation framework and processes within the public service. Government Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System (GWMES). Knowledge of revised Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans. Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information (FMPPI). Public Sector Reporting Frameworks. Understanding of performance information concepts such as indicator development, target setting, baselines, measurement tools, data sources, and verification methods. Knowledge of performance planning and reporting cycles: APP, Operational Plans, and Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR), Annual Reports, and oversight reporting. Knowledge of relevant legislative and policy frameworks including the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Understanding of budgeting processes and alignment between budgets, operational plans, and performance targets. Skills: Competence in data analysis, problem-solving, and verification of performance information. Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work collaboratively, interpersonal relations, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and performance information tracking systems.

Facilitate, coordinate, and oversee the departmental monitoring and reporting processes by ensuring compliance with DPME and Provincial Treasury guidelines. Coordinate the consolidation, quality assurance, and verification of Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) from all departmental programmes. Provide inputs in respect of the development, review, and alignment of Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicators, targets, and Technical Indicator Descriptions (TIDs). Provide technical support to business units on performance information management, data collection tools, and indicator measurement methodologies. Conduct data quality assessments, verification of portfolio of evidence, and compliance reviews in time with the FMPPI. Analyse programme performance trends and prepare reports with recommendations for management decision-making. Prepare consolidated Mid-year Performance Assessments and support the drafting of the Annual Report performance information section. Coordinate departmental submissions to oversight structures (Office of the Premier, Provincial Treasury, EXCO clusters, M&E forums). Facilitate capacity-building initiatives on monitoring, reporting, and performance information management. Supervise sub-ordinates.

Ms. H. Pretorius Tel No: (018) 388 1366/1254

e-mail to: [email protected]

This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/280