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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND REPORTING

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund Directorate: Organizational Performance And Reporting

Reference number
NSF22/07/2026
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
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 Strategic Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies. A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in strategic planning, performance information management, monitoring & evaluation or reporting within the public sector or a Schedule 3A Public Entity with at least three (3) years’ work experience at a supervisory or management role. Working knowledge of the DPME Revised Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans, the National Treasury Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information (FMPPI), the PFMA, the Public Service Regulations, the AGSA Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AoPI) methodology, the Skills Development Act and NSDP 2030. Strong analytical, report-writing, data-validation and stakeholder-engagement skills. Computer literacy (MS Office, performance information systems, BI/reporting tools). A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Support the development, consolidation and quality-assurance of the NSF Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Operational Plan, in line with the DPME Revised Framework. Coordinate the collection, validation and verification of performance information from NSF programmes and business units. Compile draft quarterly, mid-year and annual performance reports to the Executive Authority, National Treasury, DPME and DHET. Maintain Technical Indicator Descriptions (TIDs) and the Performance Information Management Framework. Support AGSA Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AoPI) processes. Prepare audit files, evidence portfolios and management responses. Identify under-performance trends, raise findings with line management and track corrective actions. Contribute inputs into the NSF Annual Report. Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Performance Information System. Engage internal and external stakeholders on performance data, reporting timelines and assurance requirements.

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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