Specialist Strategic Monitoring and Reporting - (1156) at University of Venda

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) s. 
• A postgraduate qualification in the above will be an added advantage.
•  A minimum of 4 years proven experience in the public or private sector reporting, monitoring and evaluation environment (i.e., implementing programmes or projects and data management). 
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office and other statistical or data processing packages. 
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the skills development environment, performance monitoring and relevant applicable legislation. 
• Should have strong report writing skills and analytical skills.
•  Ability to organise, work independently and collaboratively within a team. 
• Ability to design and implement internal systems and controls to ensure proper performance monitoring and reporting. 
• Excellent planning, organising, communication, and project or programme management skills. 
• Knowledge of document management, tracking and retrieving of information. Good communication and administration skills. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of project management; and A valid driver’s license.

Duties:

• Implement an annual M&E Plan, including performance information monitoring and reporting tools, processes, and frameworks.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of performance information monitoring tools, processes and frameworks and guide and advise management regarding utilisation.
• Day-to-day management of reported performance information and associated evidence which include management of the Univen’s Performance Information Management System Management, Monitoring, Reporting Module (PIMM&R) and Corporator Business Management System.
• Receive, verify, and document validated reported performance evidence according to the Institution’s performance information management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting policy.
• Attend to all internal and external audit findings and engage with business units to resolve audit-related matters and report on progress on audit findings.
• Review Business Units’ monthly and quarterly performance reports and performance evidence against the University’s approved Annual Performance Plan, Technical Indicator Descriptions and Verification Guidelines and produce evidence-based organisational quarterly performance reports.
• Review the University’s quarterly and annual performance information and supporting evidence against the approved annual performance plan and technical indicator descriptions and produce organisational draft year-to[1]date or annual performance information reports.
• Report on the implementation progress of the University’s strategic objectives .
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with internal and external stakeholders through emails, reports, submissions, letters, memorandums, and presentations.
• Advise on procedural and technical-related matters regarding performance monitoring, reporting guidelines, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with management and process owners on the internal and external performance monitoring and reporting processes, tools, frameworks, and timelines.
• Coordinate the DHET quarterly validation information provision and respond to all DHET-related correspondence relating to the University’s performance monitoring and reporting.
• Organise capacity-building sessions to programme implementing provinces/units on performance monitoring andreporting matters.
• Execute any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Line Manager.