DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND REPORTING

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/11/30
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office: 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. Five (5) years’ experience in Monitoring and Reporting of which 3 years must be at a managerial/ASD level. 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. South African Statistical Quality Assessment Framework. National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF). 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, interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Emotional intelligence, change management, risk management, goal orientation, leadership and people management skills.

Duties

Compilation of performance information reports for the department. Manage the collection, verification and evaluation of evidence-based performance information. Identify early signs of non-compliance or missed targets and offer corrective strategies to line managers. Establish and manage the institutional PoE framework. Review the source documents submitted by branches to ensure it completely supports the reported performance or reasons for deviations. Prepare data and performance presentations to internal stakeholders and external oversight bodies, including portfolio committees, audit committee, etc. Manage and develop policies and monitoring tools. Draft and institutionalize internal reporting SOPs so all branches understand how, when and where to submit their data. Oversee the implementation of the departmental monitoring and reporting tools. Facilitate the monitoring and reporting training for branches and regions. ensure provision of support services within the branch. Coordinate the strategic management forums and meetings for the quarterly and annual reports. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. 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 26 October 2026.