Director: Monitoring and Evaluation

Overview

The Department of Home Affairs seeks a Director of Monitoring and Evaluation to oversee organisational performance reporting and quality standards at Head Office in Tshwane.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Management or related field at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 Years’ experience at a Middle / Senior Managerial level is required.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures.
• Understanding of Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS).
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
• Excellent abilities and vast experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems.
• A Valid driver’s licence or ability to fulfil the operational travel requirements of the post independently, through maintaining reliable transport arrangements for the execution of official duties, as well as willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Completion of the Senior Management Services Pre-entry Certificate upon appointment.
• Required skills and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership Execution.
• Service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus.
• People management and empowerment.
• Financial Management.
• Program and project management.
• Change management.
• Support with digital transformation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Influencing, networking and conflict management.
• Attention to detail.
• Process analysis and improvement.
• Stakeholder relations and customer focus.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Decision making and initiating action.
• Planning, organising and time management.
• Business report writing.
• Computer literacy.
• Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure the Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation on Organisational Performance.
• Monitor standard operating procedures, processes and service standards.
• Facilitate and manage quality standards for reporting.
• Facilitate and manage in-year and end of term reporting processes.
• Provision of monitoring and evaluation support to executive committees and branches.
• Facilitate periodic evaluations including policy legislation.
• Provision of statistical analysis for the DHA.
• Ensure the coordination and support of Monitoring and Evaluation processes and cycle according to approved policies and guidelines.
• Provide guidance and contribute to building Monitoring and Evaluation capacity.
• Monitor and create awareness of the value of Monitoring and Evaluation in the department.
• Manage the reporting system, including quarterly reviews, in order to comply with external reporting requirements related to performance.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key Department units such as Internal Audit, Planning, Research so as to collaborate, share relevant information and find synergies.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders with the view to enhance the Monitoring and Evaluation Function.
• Analyse results and lessons learned and provide strategies for improvement of performance.
• Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide strategic direction, and leadership and ensure the strategic positioning.
• Oversee the development and review of policies and code of practice for the Branch.
• Ensure effective risk and compliance management.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate.
• Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.

How to apply

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or ipsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms N Raziya Tel No: (012) 406 4155

Notes

Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity, will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the process to submit applications for the post of Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR-6) with Ref No: HRMC 43/26/3, that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 dated 03 July 2026, was omitted and therefore must be sent to: Applications: Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or legalrecruitment@dha.gov.za To this effect, the closing date for this post has been extended to 24 July 2026.We apologise for the inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON