Integration, Monitoring, and Evaluation Specialist (Operations and Svcientific Services ) at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• Rand Water is currently looking for the Intergration, Monitoring, and evaluation Specialist to ensure effective implementation and management of the Integration, Monitoring and Evaluation (IME) plan for operations and scientific outputs and outcomes Unit in the Bulk Water Services (BWS) Business Unit. The ultimate purpose of this department is to inform continuous improvement in the performance of operations and scientific services in the Bulk Water Services Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• At least a 4-year qualification (NQF 8) in Engineering or Science
• A formal qualification in development and public sector monitoring and evaluation is desirable
• 5 years’ experience in management
• Extensive knowledge of the national and international water sector
• Extensive knowledge on the policies and strategy issues related to the provision of bulk water services
• Experience in working with the National Water Department and Local Government.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office.
• A Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA or the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions.
• At least 10 years’ experience in all sectors of the water sector.
• Experience in Local, Provincial, and National Authority structures and modus operandi.
• Desirable qualifications are:
• Advanced Management Programme (MBA/MBL) or Master's in Science or Engineering
• Professional Registration with SACNASP or ECSA.

Primary Duties    

• Ensure effective implementation of the framework or plan that sets out the monitoring and evaluation requirements for Operations and Scientific Services in Bulk Water Services to achieve outcomes towards service delivery.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Operations and Scientific Services monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Liaise with the performance monitoring departments in the office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and contribute to setting of indicators and targets in the strategic plan and annual performance plan for Operations and Scientific Services that are SMART and in line with the relevant governing frameworks
• Check that Operations and Scientific Services Divisions have adequate plans and business processes in place to collect the required information for reporting on performance.
• Analyze and verify performance data produced by the Operations and Scientific Services Divisions in BWS to ensure it meets the necessary performance requirements and assist with the improvement of the quality of their performance data.
• Prepare reports to present the improvement measures and findings on the quality of performance information of
• Operations and Scientific Services Divisions at the Operations Committee at the pre-defined frequency (e.g. quarterly, mid-year and end of year review).
• Co-ordinate information from the Operations and Scientific Services Divisions for outcomes.
• Responsible for preparing quarterly progress reports on the achievement of outcomes for Operations and
• Scientific Services Divisions
• Liaise with the performance monitoring departments in the office of the COO to report against progress on outcomes for Operations and Scientific Services Divisions, as a contribution to the reporting requirements of the Shareholders Compact Agreement.
• Facilitate participatory processes to ensure that Operations and Scientific Services Divisions is aware of their responsibility, and the outputs and outcomes are translated into measurable indicators and targets, which are incorporated in their respective divisional programmes.
• Timeously collect information from the Operations and Scientific Services Divisions in order to prepare outcome progress reports on a quarterly basis.
• Analyze the information collected from the Operations and Scientific Services Divisions and prepare a quality outcome progress report for the Operations Committee.
• Liaise with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, to obtain technical support, when necessary.
• Work with the relevant departments within the Operations and Scientific Services Divisions to improve the quality of exiting information Monitoring Systems.
• Ensure that the Operations and Scientific Services requirements are adequately taken into account in the development of an integrated monitoring system, to cater for both the divisional and the monitoring and evaluation need, to ensure improved decision-making and management of the bulk water services, based on evidence.
• Provide the necessary input in the procurement of the Internal Integrated Monitoring Information System.
• Liaise with programme managers in Operations and Scientific Services to identify the programmes which should be evaluated
• Provide input into the budget to conduct programme evaluations, where necessary.
• Carry out design evaluations on behalf of Operations and Scientific Services to ensure that identified programmes and project designs are effective and likely to succeed.
• Provide Operations and Scientific Services requirements as input into the development of a three-year evaluation plan for BWS.
• Commission evaluations for Operations and Scientific Services and to ensure that evaluations are of a good quality.
• Ensure that improvement plans for Operations and Scientific Services are developed based on evaluation results, that these are monitored and that the findings are incorporated in subsequent planning and budget process.
• Ensure that suitable communication materials are developed and disseminated to Operations and Scientific
• Services Divisions based on evaluations results.
• Provide input for the establishment and maintenance of a website where Operations and Scientific Services evaluations conducted are stored and made accessible to relevant stakeholders, in accordance with the IT security policies.

Knowledge    

• Knowledge in Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Have a good knowledge of the theory of results-based management and its application in the provision of bulk water services.
• Knowledge of available different information systems utilized in the provision of bulk water services.
• Knowledge and application of all water services-related legislation.
• Sound business management knowledge.
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, executing, monitoring and controlling programs.
• A strong grasp of compliance issues and the policy environment.

Skills    

• Information management, data analysis and reporting skills.
• The ability to produce good quality reports timeously.
• The ability to draw up improvement plans and theory of change for the achievement of outcomes based on the evidence produced.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent co-ordination and facilitation skills, to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary sector and with various stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills

Attitude    

• Ability to develop and communicate the importance of monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to develop and communicate the importance of monitoring and evaluation.
• The ability to clearly articulate and communicate key messages about the work and performance of BWS on a high level.
• The ability to manage diversity and transformation
• To be able to provide business, technical and financial acumen to any project/programme or business process

Closing Date    
2026/02/18