Deputy Director: Performance Monitoring Data Management System

Requirements

• Applicants should be in possession of a 3-year tertiary qualification in Public Administration, Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Post Graduate Degree will serve as an added advantage.
• 5- years Practical Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and Planning.
• 3 years Assistant Management experience.
• Knowledge in Financial Management, Human Re source Management, Government Planning Frameworks, Government Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, Policy Development, Planning and co- ordination, Data base management, Computer Literacy – advanced, Compilation of management reports, Research Methodology, Managerial functions, Project Management, Public Administration and Management.
• Performance Information Management, data analysis and interpretation, data quality assurance and verification, and development and maintenance of performance monitoring and data management systems.
• Advanced Knowledge of Impact Assessment, Project Management, Evaluation and Research Methodology.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies:
• The following key competencies and skills are required for the position:
• Mathematics & analytical, Computer Literacy, Written and verbal, Organizing and administrative planning, Formal Presentation, Interpersonal relationship, Budgeting, Problem solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Policy formulation, Research methodology, Facilitation and coordination, develop new ideas that impact on existing methods/ policies / understanding.
• Data and Performance Information Management:
• Data interpretation, data management and quality assurance, and performance information management.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:
• To manage and coordinate provincial performance data for reporting and performance analysis on national and provincial priorities, through integrated monitoring data management systems, Management of, and contributing to, the development of an integrated monitoring and evaluation assessment on performance reports of departments;
• Coordination and monitoring of the implementation of the Annual Performance Plans;
• Monitor the submission of quarterly performance reports by all provincial departments in accordance with the regulated timeframes.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy and reliability of provincial performance data;
• Coordination and monitoring of the development of provincial information management reporting systems and capacity development;
• Guide the business processes and reporting requirements for data management and reporting of government priorities and sector development indicators, Provisioning of support to Internal and external stakeholders;
• Operational Management and Governance within the Directorate.

How to apply

For attention:Ms. K. Moremi

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Notes from the department

• Compliance:
• Applications must be submitted on the approved New Amended Z83 Form (No.81/971431) as prescribed with effect from 01 January 2021, which must be signed, initialled and dated; however, the initial on the second page of the form is not mandatory.
• The form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za.
• Applicants must indicate the post and the correct reference number on the Z83 application Form.
• The New Z83 Form must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
• DPSA Circular 03 of 2025 states that the form must be completed in a manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields.
• Please note that Part A must be fully completed.
• Part B, C and D questions of the Z83 may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for.
• Part E, F and G do not need to be completed if the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
• However, the question related to conditions that prevent re- appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service.
• Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section as it is intended for those seeking re- employment.
• Failure to provide information on the CV as requested the applicant may be disqualified.
• Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule, not be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews.
• It will be expected of candidate(s) to be available for the interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
• Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme:
• Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA, which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS, and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personal suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification, verification of any dismissal for misconduct, and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified.
• Candidates will be subject to security screening and vetting.
• Applicants must disclose if he/she is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting 162 any business with an Organ of State and whether he/she is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties.
• The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest.
• The Department reserves the right not to make appointments.
• Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated.
• Communication and Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.