About the Role
The National Head Office is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join their team as an Assistant Director: Monitoring and Reporting. Based in Pretoria, this critical role supports the department’s mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public service through strategic planning and performance evaluation. In this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the department meets its performance expectations, thereby contributing to the continuous improvement of services for the community.
As an Assistant Director, your work will directly impact the quality of public service delivery across South Africa. You will be responsible for compiling and analysing performance reports that provide essential insights into the department’s operations. Your contribution will help shape policies and procedures that promote accountability and transparency within the government, ultimately benefiting citizens and fostering trust in public institutions.
About the Department
The National Head Office is committed to improving the strategic planning and management of public services in South Africa. By focusing on performance monitoring and evaluation, the department ensures that resources are allocated efficiently, and that the government’s goals align with the needs of the community. Working here means being part of a team that values innovation and accountability, striving to create a positive impact on society.
What You’ll Do
- Compile performance information reports for the department to assess operational effectiveness.
- Collect, verify, and conduct evidence-based evaluations of performance data.
- Coordinate and consolidate inputs from various branches for monthly and quarterly reports.
- Develop monitoring policies and tools that guide performance evaluation processes.
- Conduct research to stay updated on best practices in monitoring and evaluation.
- Facilitate strategic management forums and meetings for report presentations.
- Support the implementation of departmental monitoring and reporting initiatives.
- Assist in managing resources, including finance and human resources, to meet departmental objectives.
What You’ll Need
- A recognised Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration, Auditing, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a relevant qualification.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in Monitoring and Reporting, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
- Strong computer literacy skills.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes, government guidelines, and public finance management.
- Excellent analytical thinking, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or by email.
Requirements
Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration / Auditing / Statistics / Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant qualification.Three (3) years’ experience in Monitoring and Reporting of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level or equivalent.
Computer literacy.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes.
Knowledge of research methodologies.
Knowledge of governmental guidelines.
Public finance management.
Policy framework for the government-wide monitoring and evaluation system.
Policy imperatives.
Strategic planning guidelines.
Management and development.
Knowledge and experience of problem-solving technique.
Planning and organisation.
Relationship management.
Programme and project management.
Analytical thinking, presentation, research data analysis, report writing, interpersonal, 33 communication, inter-personal and diplomacy skills.
Emotional intelligence, change management, risk management and people management skills.
Job Duties
Compilation of performance information reports for the department.Collect, verify and conduct evidence-based evaluation of performance information.
Coordinate, analyse and consolidate inputs from various Branches to compile the department's monthly performance reports, quarterly performance reports, medium term development reports, annual reports, mid-term reports and end term reports.
Manage the development the monitoring policies and tools.
Conduct research and keep up to date with the latest trends.
Develop and review monitoring and reporting policies, SOPs and procedures.
Monitor the implementation of the departmental monitoring and reporting tools.
Support the implementation of data monitoring and reporting initiatives within the department.
Ensure provision of support services within the Strategic Management Branch.
Facilitate the coordination of the strategic management forums and meetings for the quarterly and annual reports.
Support the Sub- Directorate: Monitoring and Reporting.
Assist with maintaining appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations.
Assist with monitoring the budget and expenditures for the Sub-Directorate.
Management of human resources, finance and assets.
Management of performance information.
