Assistant Director: Monitoring And Evaluation – Mahikeng – Public Works And Infrastructure

About the Role

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation to join their team at the Head Office in Mahikeng. This pivotal role plays a significant part in ensuring the effectiveness and accountability of government programs through thorough monitoring and evaluation practices. By coordinating performance reporting processes, you will help the department maintain compliance with both the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) and Provincial Treasury guidelines. Your work will directly impact the community by fostering transparency and improving public service delivery across the region.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of performance management, preparing vital reports that inform decision-making processes within the department. As you facilitate capacity-building initiatives and provide technical support to various business units, you will contribute to the enhancement of performance information management. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to shape the future of public service in South Africa, ensuring that programs meet their intended goals and ultimately benefit the citizens of our nation.

About the Department

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to promoting sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans. With a focus on infrastructure development and management, the department plays a crucial role in ensuring that public resources are utilized effectively. Working in this department means being part of a larger mission to improve service delivery and contribute positively to the socio-economic landscape of South Africa. As an employee, you will have the chance to engage with diverse projects that make a real difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate and coordinate departmental monitoring and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with DPME and Provincial Treasury guidelines.
• Oversee the consolidation, quality assurance, and verification of Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs).
• Provide inputs for the development and review of Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicators and targets.
• Offer technical support to business units on performance information management.
• Conduct data quality assessments and compliance reviews.
• Analyse programme performance trends and prepare management reports with recommendations.
• Prepare consolidated Mid-year Performance Assessments and assist with Annual Report drafting.
• Coordinate departmental submissions to oversight structures.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives on monitoring and evaluation.
• Supervise subordinates and ensure effective team performance.

What You’ll Need

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Management, or Monitoring and Evaluation.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in performance monitoring or programme performance management, with 2 years at a supervisory level.
• Familiarity with quarterly and annual reporting processes and data quality assessments.
• Knowledge of public service monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply

Please refer to the application instructions below.