This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION SERVICES
Department of Cooperative Governance
- Reference number
- COGTA 07/06/2026
- Salary
- R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Bhisho
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
A National Senior Certificate, An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) in Monitoring & Evaluation/Internal Audit/Public Administration. Three (03) toFive (05) years relevant experience in a Monitoring and Evaluation/Auditing/Strategic Planning environment at a junior managerial level (Level 7 & 8 or equivalent). Knowledge of strategic management, monitoring & evaluation, business planning processes, government planning frameworks, & applicable legislation and standards (including the Public Finance Management Act, NEPF of 2019; Public Service Act & Regulations, Treasury Guidelines, Framework and Guideline for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans and relevant norms in the sector). Computer literacy. Thorough Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Code 08 (EB) valid Driver’s Licence. Registered member of the South Monitoring and Evaluation Association SAMEA). The candidate must have worked within a strategic planning or M&E environment. Competencies: Knowledge and experience of Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and Frameworks. Ability to design, develop and implement Monitoring and Evaluation systems, policies, processes and procedures. Experience in the formulation and implementation of baseline studies; monitoring and performance management and conducting evaluations. Experience in sector performance information, strategy management and entity oversight. Negotiation skills and report writing required. Good people skills and teamwork, results orientated, self-starter, presentation and communication skills.
Duties
Assist in the effective implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, guidelines, and policies. Assist in coordinating, developing, and maintaining M&E plans for departmental programmes and projects to ensure alignment with the Department’s objectives and priorities. Participate in the formulation and execution of project and programme reviews, evaluations, and assessments to measure progress and outcomes. Assist in the preparation and presentation of periodic M&E reports to programme managers. Assist in developing and maintain performance monitoring tools, learning frameworks, and reporting instruments in compliance with departmental strategic and annual performance plans.
Enquiries
Ms. N. Gemby at 072 657 6518) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za
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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