Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development REF NO: Q1/I/2026

Department of Social Development · Pretoria, Gauteng

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REQUIREMENTS

A qualification at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management or Social Science PLUS 2-3 years' experience at a supervisory level in research, monitoring and evaluation field. Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation policy framework, principles and practices. Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods and statistical software packages Atlas-ti, STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, etc. Knowledge and understanding of POPIA, PAIA and PAJA.
Competencies needed: Data collection and management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Analytical and research skills. Communication written and verbal skills. Planning and organising skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Project management skills. Policy analysis skills. Problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy skills. Report writing skills. Information and knowledge management. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Innovative and creative. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptable. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.

Facilitate the development, review and maintenance of results-based M&E frameworks. Coordinate the oversight process of Provincial Social Development Performance Reporting.
Provide M&E technical Support for Social Development Sector. Facilitate and coordinate the design and implementation of Monitoring Projects.