ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND REPORTING

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Strategic Planning Management and Monitoring

Reference number: HO 2026/11/44
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: National Head Office: Directorate: Strategic Planning Management
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration / Auditing / Statistics / Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ experience in Monitoring and Reporting of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level or equivalent. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes. Knowledge of research methodologies. Knowledge of governmental guidelines. Public finance management. Policy framework for the government-wide monitoring and evaluation system. Policy imperatives. Strategic planning guidelines. Management and development. Knowledge and experience of problem-solving technique. Planning and organisation. Relationship management. Programme and project management. Analytical thinking, presentation, research data analysis, report writing, interpersonal, communication, inter-personal and diplomacy skills. Emotional intelligence, change management, risk management and people management skills.

Duties

Compilation of performance information reports for the department. Collect, verify and conduct evidence-based evaluation of performance information. Coordinate, analyse and consolidate inputs from various Branches to compile the department's monthly performance reports, quarterly performance reports, medium term development reports, annual reports, mid-term reports and end term reports. Manage the development the monitoring policies and tools. Conduct research and keep up to date with the latest trends. Develop and review monitoring and reporting policies, SOPs and procedures. Monitor the implementation of the departmental monitoring and reporting tools. Support the implementation of data monitoring and reporting initiatives within the department. Ensure provision of support services within the Strategic Management Branch. Facilitate the coordination of the strategic management forums and meetings for the quarterly and annual reports. Support the Sub-Directorate: Monitoring and Reporting. Assist with maintaining appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. Assist with monitoring the budget and expenditures for the Sub-Directorate. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.