Deputy Director: Monitoring and Reporting

Requirements

• Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration/ Auditing/ Statistics/ Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant qualification.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Monitoring and Reporting of which 3 years must be at a managerial/ASD level. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and attributes

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes. Knowledge of research methodologies. Knowledge of governmental guidelines. Public Finance Management. Policy framework for the government-wide monitoring and evaluation system. South African Statistical Quality Assessment Framework.
• National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF). Policy imperatives, strategic planning guidelines, management and development. Knowledge and experience of problem-solving technique. Planning and organisation. Relationship management, programme and project management.
• Analytical thinking, presentation, research data analysis, report writing, interpersonal, communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Emotional intelligence, change management, risk management, goal orientation, leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Compilation of performance information reports for the department. Manage the collection, verification and evaluation of evidence-based performance information. Identify early signs of non-compliance or missed targets and offer corrective strategies to line managers.
• Establish and manage the institutional PoE framework. Review the source documents submitted by branches to ensure it completely supports the reported performance or reasons for deviations. Prepare data and performance presentations to internal stakeholders and external oversight bodies, including portfolio committees, audit committee, etc.
• Manage and develop policies and monitoring tools. Draft and institutionalize internal reporting SOPs so all branches understand how, when and where to submit their data. Oversee the implementation of the departmental monitoring and reporting tools. Facilitate the monitoring and reporting training for branches and regions. ensure provision of support services within the branch. Coordinate the strategic management forums and meetings for the quarterly and annual reports.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.