Deputy Director: Monitoring And Evaluation

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Social Sciences/ Auditing/ Public Administration/ Statistics or related field. Relevant years’ experience should be at the Junior Management level (ASD equivalent Level) related to research, monitoring and evaluation and data analysis. Knowledge: Knowledge on Monitoring and evaluation processes; Research methodologies; Knowledge on governmental guidelines; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Policy Framework for the Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation System; South African Statistical Quality Assessment Framework; National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF); Policy imperatives; Strategic Planning Guidelines; Administration of Service Level agreements; Procurement processes. Skills: Computer literacy; Effective communication (verbal and written); Planning and organisation; Relationship management; Programme and project management; Interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Analytical thinking; Problem solving skills; Decision making skills; Motivational skills; Negotiation skills; Conflict management; Presentation skills. Personal Attributes: Tenacity; Dedication; Honesty; Exceptional level of integrity; Innovation; Adaptability; Creative; Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction; Ability to work under stressful situations; Ability to communicate at all levels; People orientated; Hard-working; Highly motivated.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the development the monitoring policies and tools: Conduct research and keep updated on the latest trends. Develop and review monitoring policies. Develop and review monitoring reporting templates. Ensure that reporting systems have structured monitoring and evaluation reporting framework, outlining indicators and tools. Contribute towards the continual review and improvement of monitoring systems and framework. Oversee the implementation of the departmental monitoring and reporting tools: Support data monitoring and reporting initiatives within the department. Manage the implementation of monitoring and evaluation system. Facilitate training of departmental business units and users. Manage the implementation of recommendations from monitoring reports. Manage the administration of sector coordination and management on performance information through NAPROV. Manage reporting training of performance management to the and convention of bilateral meetings with departmental business units and users. Monitor implementation of service standards and SDIPs. Monitor the implementation of EXCO and Cabinet Decisions. Train and engage Provinces through National and Provincial Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Forum. Ensure that all branches submit quarterly performance reports. Ensure that Provinces submit the Standardised Sector Indicators. Ensure provision of support services within Policy Research, Strategy, M & E branch: Participate in the unit’s management forums and ad hoc committees as per senior management directive. Facilitate and present regular progress reports in line 63 with the structured reporting system – monthly quarterly/ mid-year and end- year reporting. Facilitate workshops and other related engagements with business units in relation to monitoring and evaluation of the reporting system. Provide support in Monitoring & Evaluation of budgetary alignment to program/project development: Analysis of TMC and other relevant reports. Verification of information against data sources [BAS, WCS, PMIS etc]. Alignment of findings to strategic and operational plans. Report quarterly, bi- annually and annually. Review and report on the budgetary finances of the unit. Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations; Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required; Manage performance and development of employees; Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements; Compile and submit all required administrative reports; Quality control of work delivered by employees; Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.

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