Assistant Director: Monitoring And Evaluation

Requirements

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. 204 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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