Assistant Director: Programme Performance and Monitoring and Evaluation, Ref No. WCMD 46/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render support with the monitoring and evaluation of departmental performance. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Management or Public Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a programme performance, monitoring and evaluation or related working environment; A valid driving license (code B or higher).
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of departmental performance; Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting; Render support to maintain departmental monitoring and evaluation systems; Managerial functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge in the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Monitor and evaluate departmental performance; Monitoring and evaluation and reporting processes; Constitutional, legislative and policy framework of Public Service strategic planning; Public Service reporting (MTEF-cycle); Monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Analytical thinking; Policy Implementation (Impact on system); Conflict Resolution; Monitoring, Evaluation; Reporting-writing; Facilitation and Presentation; Problem-solving; Research; Interpretation; Planning; Organising; Decision-making; Innovation; Basic Research; Networking; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.