About the Role
The Department of Social Development is seeking an Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems, based in Pretoria. This crucial role plays a significant part in enhancing the effectiveness of social development initiatives across the province. By facilitating the development and maintenance of results-based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, you will contribute to the improvement of services that directly impact communities and enhance the lives of vulnerable populations in South Africa. Your work will ensure accountability and transparency in government projects, making a real difference in the public service sector.
In this position, you will coordinate oversight processes for Provincial Social Development Performance Reporting and provide technical support to the social development sector. Your expertise will be vital in guiding the design and implementation of monitoring projects that assess the effectiveness of various programs. This role not only requires a keen analytical mind but also a passion for making a tangible impact in the community.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is dedicated to promoting social justice and improving the quality of life for all South Africans. Its mission includes implementing policies and programs aimed at combating poverty, ensuring the welfare of children and families, and supporting the elderly and persons with disabilities. Working in this department means being a part of a larger mission focused on uplifting the most vulnerable members of society, making your contributions not just a job, but a meaningful vocation.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of results-based M&E frameworks.
- Coordinate oversight processes for Provincial Social Development Performance Reporting.
- Provide technical support in monitoring and evaluation for the social development sector.
- Design and implement monitoring projects to assess program effectiveness.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration, Public Management, or Social Science.
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Solid knowledge of the social development sector and relevant policies, including the Public Service Act and regulations.
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods, along with statistical software packages (e.g., Atlas-ti, STATA, SPSS).
- Strong data collection and management skills, alongside excellent communication abilities.
- Project management skills and the capability to facilitate and present effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
A qualification at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management or Social Science PLUS 2-3 years’ experience at a supervisory level in research, monitoring and evaluation field.Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector.
Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation policy framework, principles and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods and statistical software packages (Atlas-ti, STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, etc).
Knowledge and understanding of POPIA, PAIA and PAJA.
Competencies needed: Data collection and management skills.
Monitoring and evaluation skills.
Analytical and research skills.
Communication (written and verbal) skills.
Planning and organising skills.
Facilitation and presentation skills.
Stakeholder and client liaison skills.
Project management skills.
Policy analysis skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy skills.
Report writing skills.
Information and knowledge management.
Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.
Innovative and creative.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Adaptable.
Emotional intelligence.
Independent thinker.
Cost consciousness.
Honesty and integrity.
Assertiveness.
Job Duties
Facilitate the development, review and maintenance of results-based M&E frameworks.Coordinate the oversight process of Provincial Social Development Performance Reporting.
Provide M&E technical Support for Social Development Sector.
Facilitate and coordinate the design and implementation of Monitoring Projects.
