Chief Director: Strategy, Monitoring And Evaluation

Requirements

An appropriate Degree in Public Administration / Management/ Business Management or Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (NQF7), 37 Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service, Minimum of 5 years experience at a senior managerial level in strategy planning and monitoring and evaluation environment, Plus the following, Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of DMPR policies, functions projects etc, Policy development, Strategic Planning, Government policies, Project/programs in DMPR, National Economic and Development Strategy, National Economic and Development Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks: Deep understanding of M&E principles, logic models results-based management, and performance indicators, Data management and Analysis, Advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative methods, statistical tools, and data visualization. Policy and Governance: Knowledge of public administration, government systems, and policy implementation, Strategic planning: Ability to align M&E systems with organizational goals and national development priorities. Financial Management understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and cost effectiveness analysis, Skills: Leadership and Strategic capacity: Leading large teams, setting vision, and driving organizational change. Programme and Project management, Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis; Identifying gaps, risk, and opportunities in program implementation, Communication strong written and verbal skills for reporting, stakeholder engagement and advocacy, Service delivery innovation: Designing systems that improve efficiency and impact, Change management: guiding organizations through reforms and new performance systems, management and organizational skills, Computer skills, Creativity and innovation, Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Numerical, Organising and Co-ordination, Facilitation and Implementation, Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels, Financial management, Negotiation and consultation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Strategic capability and leadership, Policy development and implementation, Thinking Demand: Logical, Creative/Innovative thinker, Objective, Accurate, Diplomatic.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the Department’s performance in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other relevant legislation. Oversee the development of an integrated monitoring and evaluation system and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are aligned with the planning systems of the department. Lead the Department’s strategic and operational planning to drive efficiency and achieve organizational objectives. Management of the Chief Directorate.

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Notes

No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of Government, which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Candidates will undergo a compulsory competency, technical and integrity assessment. The Candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Indian /Coloured or white male including persons with disability.