This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REGIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MONITORING
Department of Higher Education and Training
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund Chief Directorate: Skills Development Implementation
- Reference number
- NSF13/07/2026
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- As per the reference number stated in the advertisement. KZN Region: (
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NǪF Level 6) in Public Administration/Management/ Business Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Project Management/ Finance/ Human Resource Development. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience at a supervisory level in project management environment. Successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the relevant Region as the Centre of operation will be within the relevant region and Province. Must have the relevant knowledge of the Public Service and NSF mandates and strategies. Knowledge of Post School Education Framework, Government wide Legislation, Legislative Knowledge and Prescripts including the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Act, Public Financial Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, general knowledge of the Public Service Regulations, NSF Business Strategies and goals, NSF services, NSF business processes and value chain, NSF Policies, procedures and regulations, NSF values, goals and performance requirements. The successful candidate must be able to apply strategic thinking, apply technology, budget and financial management experience, be able to manage communication and information, good management, planning, organizing, problem solving, quality management and decision-making skills. Must be able to manage projects and programmes. Must be able to engage and manage Stakeholders. Monitoring and evaluation skills. The suitable candidate must also be accountable, belief in service excellence, be collaborative with integrity, passion and commitment towards the NSF and its values. Must be willing to work irregular hours and do extensive travel. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Responsible for monitoring the implementation of projects at site level against the log framework by monitoring the implementation of projects within the Region. Facilitate the orientation and training of project service providers at learner site level. Implement the monitoring and evaluation of log frames within a portfolio of learner sites. Verify the accuracy and validity of performance reports. Monitor the status of outputs from sites. Monitor site facilities and administration to ensure that training provided by service providers meets the requirements of the Service Level Agreement. Conduct site visits. Escalate and communicate risks to the relevant Supervisor. Manage invoice and financial reporting. Liaise with project payment officers on invoices and financial requests. Conduct due diligence regarding change requests, complete change requests and communicate such to Supervisor. Support project reporting by developing and uploading monthly and quarterly project progress reports onto the knowledge management system. Manage and maintain relationships with service providers of projects at site level and engage and maintain good relationships with project payment officers regarding project financials. Participate as an active member of the regional team by operating within delegated authorizations, preparing monthly reports and presentations as required and always adhering to the values of the NSF.
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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