About the Role
The Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst position within the Department of Transport and Public Works is a pivotal role based in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role is integral to ensuring that the organization meets its performance objectives, directly impacting the effectiveness of public services in the region. By coordinating performance evaluations and providing essential feedback, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of government initiatives, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for South African citizens.
In this role, you will work closely with various programs and departments, scheduling performance verification sessions and assisting in developing frameworks that facilitate effective monitoring of departmental programs. Your expertise will not only support strategic planning but also ensure accountability through meticulous reporting and analysis. By joining this team, you become part of a committed effort to uphold transparency and efficiency in public service.
About the Department
The Department of Transport and Public Works plays a critical role in South Africa’s infrastructure development and maintenance. With a focus on ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks, the department is dedicated to improving the lives of citizens through effective public service. Working in this department means contributing to significant projects that shape the future of communities across Gauteng and beyond, making it a meaningful and rewarding career choice.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate organizational performance against established objectives.
- Schedule and conduct performance verification sessions with programs quarterly.
- Prepare and maintain performance verification reporting tools.
- Compile departmental performance reports on a quarterly, mid-year, and annual basis.
- Conduct feedback sessions with various programs to enhance decision-making.
- Assist in developing frameworks and systems for effective performance monitoring.
- Manage audit requests related to performance information and compile management responses.
- Facilitate capacity building and training on performance auditing and reporting.
- Present findings and recommendations on the management of performance information.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related fields.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or strategic planning.
- Knowledge of government-wide monitoring and evaluation systems and relevant policies.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Skills in analytical thinking, report writing, and interpersonal relations.
- Ability to customize and package information to meet user requirements.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to [email protected].
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Social Sciences / Development Studies / Public Administration / Public Management or related equivalent qualification.Minimum of 3 years' experience in monitoring and evaluation, research or strategic planning.
A valid driver's licence.
Job related knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the government wide monitoring and evaluation system.
Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation policies, standard operating procedures, tools, information systems, planning, research methodology and related legislation.
Treasury regulations.
Performance auditing.
Project and programme management.
Quality improvement.
Job related skills: Computer literacy.
Ability to present.
Report writing ability.
Communication (verbal and written).
Interpersonal relations.
Project and programme management.
Information collection, analysis and interpretation.
Analytical thinking.
Ability to customise and package information to user requirements.
Ability to travel.
Job Duties
Coordinate organisational performance against predetermined objectives.Provide input during the department planning process.
Schedule performance verifications sessions with programmes on a quarterly basis.
Conduct information verification on performance information.
Prepare performance verification reporting tools.
Conduct feedback sessions with various programmes to reflect on performance for decision making.
Assist with the development of frameworks, guidance and systems to facilitate departmental programme performance monitoring.
Coordinate organisational performance reporting.
Compile departmental programme performance reports (quarterly, mid-year and annual) based on verified performance.
Compile strategic and ad-hoc reports.
Coordinate audit requests relating to performance information.
Manage branch responses to audit requests, findings and queries.
Compile management responses to audit findings / queries.
Capacitate branches on the fundamentals of performance auditing.
Conduct capacity building / training on management of performance information.
Conduct capacity building on reporting.
Make presentation on the management of portfolio of evidence.
