Senior Manager: Monitoring and Evaluation

Key Performance Areas Will Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Ensure efficient, effective, timeous and professional monthly and quarterly reporting to DHET and other related structures
• Ensure the implementation of an effective and proactive performance monitoring and evaluation strategy and system that will enable proactive, accurate reporting of SETA performance on all levels of operations
• Oversee and direct the development, review and implementation of the SETA's Monitoring and Evaluation Policy to ensure delivery on objectives
• Ensure the development, review and efficient and effective implementation of the Organisational Performance Management Policy
• Ensure the effective and efficient coordination, verification and analysis of monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual organisational performance on the implementation of the Annual Performance Plan APP and Provincial Operational Plans
• Ensure the effective and proactive provision of action plans for performance information findings, monitor and report on the successful implementation thereof
• Proactively advise and contribute to continuous improvement of organisational performance management processes
• Ensure the efficient, effective central management of SETA information e.g. policies and procedures, plans, reports, strategies etc. making sure information is secure, however accessible
• Ensure the compilation of monthly and quarterly programme performance reports as a mechanism for measuring delivery on the SETA's strategic objectives
• Accountable for the compilation of the SETA's annual reporting, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance to standards and legislation
• Coordinate the submission of the consolidated SETA's performance reports to external stakeholders
• Manage the efficient development and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation policies, programmes, procedures and guidelines
• Close working relationship with Research and Innovation, & Strategic Planning to optimally support the provinces and proactively contribute to optimizing SETA performance
• Ensure provision of training and support to the provinces and head office on Monitoring and Evaluation processes, policies, procedures and best practices
• Manage, develop, coach, motivate, performance manage and inspire the Performance and Reporting team, ensuring performance against set individual targets
• Ensure knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and a team that is informed and up to date with developments in the sector
• Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to ensure continuous delivery on SETA's performance targets
• Ensure that the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously support SETA's performance and delivery against set objectives
• Manage and control effective utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation budget
• Ensure adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures and relevant legislation
• Professional visible representation of the SETA, ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the company values
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and best practices and ensure a team that is informed of new developments and initiatives
• Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• An appropriate qualification NQF 7 in Social Science/ Public Management or Administration/Business Management or Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation
• 5 Years in organizational performance reporting or strategy at a management level
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of data systems and information management systems
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools application
• Demonstrable experience in policy development and review
• Experience in a SETA environment is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance and Regulatory Frameworks including: PFMA, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National Treasury Regulations, South African Qualifications Act, Government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and other related legislation
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of regulatory and legislative framework within the SETA landscape