Assistant Director: Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Assistant Director: Programme Monitoring and Evaluation at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Pretoria.

Imfuneko

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Social Science, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant equivalent qualification as recognise by SAQA. 3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and/ research or relevant field.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation, government legislation and prescripts, Project Management, Administrative procedures, Financial Management, Accounting & Business practices, Strategic planning and budgeting.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation, HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations and dealing with conflict.
• Assist in career planning and effective deployment of personnel.
• Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.
• Extensive experience in Expanded Public Works Programme.
• Computer software packages and efficient use of associated hardware. such as MS Access, Excel, STATA and ATLAS TI such as MS Access, Excel, STATA and ATLAS TI Perform in-house training for subordinates Ability to work long hours voluntarily, Ability to gather and analyse information, Ability to develop and apply policies, Ability to work individually and in team, Ability to work under extreme pressure, Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict Skills.
• Policy and development implementation Strategic Planning Management, Leadership Management, People Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Sound Research, Analytical, organising, Planning, Presentation, Good communication skills (verbal written), Good interpersonal, Coordination stakeholder liaison.
• Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
• Initiative, creativity and innovation.
• Articulate and a sense of responsibility. creativity. Honesty. Loyalty.
• Character beyond approach. willingness to travel long distances for an extended period(s).
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Imiqobo

• Conduct performance monitoring and evaluation for the Environmental Programmes.
• Contribute to the process of identifying focus areas for monitoring and evaluation Conduct desktop analysis of all active projects, Capture data from the fieldwork, analyse and develop reports with recommendations.
• Communicate findings of the programme monitoring and evaluation reports to the relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a coordinated M&E system for the EP, Contribute in the process of developing and review of M&E Framework and M&E plans Monitor adherence to the provisions of the M&E Framework.
• Contribute to the dissemination of the Framework and the M&E plans to the stakeholders.
• Develop action plans for implementation of recommendations from the programme monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Follow up on the Implementation of the recommendations from programme monitoring and evaluation reports, Coordinate and monitor the implementation of recommendations from the programme monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Develop progress reports on implementation of recommendations from the programme performance monitoring and evaluation reports, Facilitation of external evaluation studies: Facilitate confirmation of the area for evaluation, facilitate appointment of External Evaluators: Confirm the evaluation scope and determine methodology to be employed, Coordinate the data collection process and make inputs to the evaluation report, Facilitate the communication of findings and approval of the evaluation reports.
• Contribute to the Development of the monitoring and evaluation newsletters: Source information mainly from the finalised and approved Programme Monitoring and Evaluation reports Prepare articles for the newsletter.
• Contribute to the process of finalising the newsletters, circulation/ publication to the stakeholders within the branch.

Indlela yokuqoka

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Imibuzo: Mr. M Moela, Tel.: 012 399 9730

Amanqaku

Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry-level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the 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. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013. OTHER POSTS