Director: Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation (Ref No. DOTP 62/2026) at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.

Key Performance Areas

Line Management:

Strategic management, enable and guide in respect of a data and evidence system in the following functional areas:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a data and evidence system that enables the reliable collection, management and quality assurance for an interconnected data ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain an integrated indicator system for measuring and monitoring policy priorities and the broader data development agenda.
• Develop and maintain core directories of common data sources and a data system for central visualisation and access.
• Generate, analyse and report data and evidence on development focused indicators that informs government performance results towards outcomes and impact of policy priorities.
• Ensure alignment with government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, data governance policies and practices and statistical systems, while maintaining a toolkit of innovative data and evidence methodologies.
• Lead and coordinate data governance and data and evidence practices as well as stakeholder management across the Western Cape Government (WCG).

Strategic Management (including change management):

• Provide strategic leadership to the Directoriate by defining and periodically reviewing its purpose, objectives, priorities and activities, and driving strategic planning and delivery.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Directoriate’s strategic and business plans to ensure alignment with priorities and effective management of resources.
• Monitor compliance and governance, including adherance to relevant legislation and prescripts, and ensure proper record keeping of activities and resources (people, finances and assets).
• Evaluate and report on Directorate performance against pre-determined and measurable objectives and standards, while fostering a culture of innovation and continiuos improvement within the Directorate.
• Report regularly to the Chief Director on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial operational importance.
• Perform all duties assigned to the post of Director as required.

People Management and Empowerment:

• Recruit, develop, and retain staff in appropriate numbers and grades to achieve the Directorate’s objectives.
• Motivate, train, and guide employees to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Manage performance, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Oversee workforce planning, capacity building, and service delivery improvement initiatives.
• Promote sound labour relations and maintain discipline within the Directorate.

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the Directorate budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
• Assume accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements.
• Ensure alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives.
• Report on financial matters to the Chief Director and relevant oversight structures.
• Ensure appropriate risk management controls, asset management, and record-keeping are in place and adhered to.