Director: Corporate Monitoring and Evaluation at The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

REQUIREMENTS    :    

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7), Bachelor's degree/ B Tech as recognized by SAQA; in Social Sciences /Business Management /Public Administration, Commerce or equivalent qualification.
• Five (5) years' experience in middle/senior managerial level in the monitoring and evaluation environment. Experience in private or public sector strategy, monitoring and evaluation reporting management. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 inclusive of MS SharePoint. 

DUTIES    :    

• The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Manage the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting strategy: Monitor the implementation of the operational plan for the Directorates to support the achievement of GPAA's strategic objectives. Manage, monitor and review the Directorate policies, procedures and processes, in accordance with best practice and legislation. Manage the implementation of an effective short, medium and long-term operating strategy for the Directorate. Conduct benchmarks on new developments in practices toimprove the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization. Manage the provision of best practice regarding Directorate functions to all stakeholders. Manage the implementation of management effectiveness and leadership strategy. Engage in strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders to serve the interest of the organization.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation throughout all Directorate functions. Analyze service delivery gaps, challenge and implement remedial action strategies. Manage quality of service provided to internal and external customers/clients/stakeholders. Ensure information flow and alignment with all stakeholders to ensure effective engagement. Conduct trend analyses and forecasts. Assess the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting support and advice line managers accordingly Drive a culture of compliance with GPAA line managers and staff to ensure greater awareness of Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting policies and procedures. Monitor compliance with relevant legislation throughout GPAA. Analyze service delivery gaps and challenges, define service delivery operational measures and targets. Oversee quality of service provided to internal and external customers/clients/stakeholders.
• Manage organizational performance monitoring and reporting for the Department: Minimize exposure to legislative contravention by implementing policies and procedures pertaining to Departmental performance monitoring and evaluation systems in full support of legislative requirements. Identify priority outcomes to inform performance management system. Manage the alignment of the department's strategic plan with GPAA annual plans. Facilitate the development of Annual performance plans and annual operation plans. Manage and monitor the performance of business units through continuous internal and external monitoring tools and processes for business impact as well as stakeholder requirements. Analyze organizational performance and provide strategic input. Implement and review performance management systems.
• Co-ordinate and develop a report on the collated information on organizational performance by the business units and present in an agreed format on prescribed timelines. Partner with directors to analyze and report on their business unit's performance impact and decisions across the organization. Coordinate and manage the implementation of integrated Departmental M&E data systems: Design and maintain data architectural integration of systems to ensure M&E data integration across the Department. Manage data collection processes and protocols. Conduct data analysis and integration. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of captured information. Produce performance reports on service delivery programmes.
• Develop and implement systems on behalf of different directorates e.g. Knowledge Management. Manage the monitoring and evaluation for Regional coordination: Monitoring all GPAA outreach events. Provide evaluation services on Client Satisfaction Surveys. Perform trend analysis based on Province. Produce performance reports outreach programmes. Manage all the resources in the Directorate: Ensure the development and management of staff within the Directorate. Implement and maintain a relevant management approach to support effective business results within the Directorate.
• Develop and sustain a culture of high performance, professionalism and integrity to support overall quality of service delivery. Ensure control of budgeting and expenditure process in-line with strategic objectives and relevant legislation. Ensure the effective utilization of all resources (including IS, Assets, Infrastructure, etc) within the Directorate. Ensure that all audit findings are responded to and remedial action implemented. Proactively ensure the identification and mitigation of risks