This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INITIATION AND EVALUATION
Department of Higher Education and Training
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund Chief Directorate: Skills Development Implementation
- Reference number
- NSF18/07/2026
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Development Studies, Public Management or Public Management and Governance, Development Finance, Economics, Finance, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Accounting, or a related qualification within Human Resource Development, Financial Management, Business Management/Administration, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Bachelor of Engineering or Public Sector Governance is required. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience at a supervisory level in project management. Candidates that have experience or proven track record of assisting in initiating and evaluating projects, portfolios of projects and/or programmes in the private or public sector will have an added advantage. Candidates that have experience in infrastructure or build project environment are encouraged to apply. Good knowledge of Post School Education and Training System will also be an added advantage. This is junior management position in a core functional area that requires a dynamic individual with leadership and people management capabilities. The candidate must be a strong communicator with the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders. Further skills requirements relate to technical proficiency, initiation, monitoring, evaluation, problem solving, analysis, report writing, preparing presentations, marketing, communication, knowledge management, quality management, budgeting, financial management, human resources management, change management and negotiation. The incumbent must be client orientated, customer focused and be able to perform in a team environment. Good computer skills and a valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Effective implementation of the project initiation and evaluation process in the National Skills Fund (NSF). Receipt, logging and evaluation of applications for solicited and unsolicited projects. Implement the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for solicited projects. Effectively report on RFP applications in the various stages of the project initiation process. Perform, engage and report on administrative compliance, technical evaluation and due diligence on solicited and unsolicited received project applications. Review due diligence/research conducted on applicants for solicited and unsolicited projects. Check the accuracy of the information received from applicants. Prepare draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) /Agreement (MOA) or Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for service providers. Alignment of final implementation plan/business plan of the approved project versus the approved project budget. Collaboratively develop the monitoring and evaluation framework that defines monitoring principles and evaluation metrics for the project. Prepare reports and packs for the Funding Adjudication Committee (FAC). Manage and coordinate the preparation of committee meetings. Administer administrative duties to the FAC including the taking of meeting minutes. Prepare submissions/memorandums for the Executive Office (EO), Director-General (DG) and other relevant stakeholders. Effectively manage and implement the project evaluation process. Review the impact and effectiveness of projects/programmes by conducting impact assessments/reviews and/or overseeing impact assessments conducted externally. Timely submit reports and make presentations as required. Ensure that all documentation and information related to projects and programmes initiation and evaluation are submitted for knowledge management purposes. Manage and engage with internal/external stakeholders relevant to the initiation and evaluation of projects. Actively participate in national, regional and local structures and platforms that are relevant for effective skills development implementation. Manage staff under his/her supervision. Provide feedback and advice regarding skills development activities.
Enquiries
Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki (012) 943 3161
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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