Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation at North West Dept of Public Works

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Monitoring and Evaluation. A valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years' relevant experience in performance monitoring, reporting or programme performance management of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. Experience in coordinating quarterly and annual reporting processes and conducting data quality assessments (verification) will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate, coordinate, and oversee the departmental monitoring and reporting processes by ensuring compliance with DPME and Provincial Treasury guidelines. Coordinate the consolidation, quality assurance, and verification of Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) from all departmental programmes. Provide inputs in respect of the development, review, and alignment of Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicators, targets, and Technical Indicator Descriptions (TIDs). Provide technical support to business units on performance information management, data collection tools, and indicator measurement methodologies.
• Conduct data quality assessments, verification of portfolio of evidence, and compliance reviews in time with the FMPPI. Analyse programme performance trends and prepare reports with recommendations for management decision-making. Prepare consolidated Mid-year Performance Assessments and support the drafting of the Annual Report performance information section. Coordinate departmental submissions to oversight structures (Office of the Premier, Provincial Treasury, EXCO clusters, M&E forums). Facilitate capacity-building initiatives on monitoring, reporting, and performance information management. Supervise sub-ordinates.