Assistant Director: Provincial Programme and Project Performance

Tracking Number: DOTP 76/2026

Salary Level: 9

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr J Barnard at (021) 483 4569/ [email protected]

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the provincial performance planning and implementation processes to improve the quality of performance indicators and supporting data and the use of performance data to improve service delivery. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience in performance planning, data management and data sharing environement or relevant field. A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Produce a set of relevant, accurate and insightful data and evidence products aligned to the Results Based Monitoring and Evaluations (RBM&E) and Data Governance approaches; Transform the capabilities of the data and evidence services; Build an emerging data ecosystem; Build and advance a responsive Provincial Data Office (PDO) operating model.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation and Theory of Change planning; Performance data management systems; Communication, public relations, public participation and provincial strategic environment; Latest advances in public management theory and practice on programme performance planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluations; Data collection, processing, analytics and performance data sharing; Provincial performance planning and reporting processes; Technical standards and procedures relating to performance data; Needs and priorities of performance data for stakeholders; Facilitation of workshops and training; Database/framework management and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Inter-governmental relations; Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Data Analytics; Numeracy and literacy; Performance data management; Performance data sharing; Information and Data Technology; Formal Training; Strategic and performance planning; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897(Salary level 9)Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations(13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available fromMonday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.