This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: NSF
Department of Higher Education and Training
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund
- Reference number
- NSF 01/07/2026
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum. (Level 13) (all-inclusive remuneration package)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Monitoring and Evaluation/ Public Administration/ Public Management/ Development Studies/ Social Sciences/ Economics/ Statistics/ Strategic Management/ Business Management, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification will serve as an added advantage. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS pre-entry programme is required before appointment, as required for all SMS appointments. Experience in executive monitoring, evaluation, performance tracking, audit action tracking, corrective action monitoring, strategic reporting, governance reporting, public sector programme oversight or institutional transition reporting. Experience in a PFMA regulated entity, Schedule 3A environment, public sector institution or PSET related environment will be an added advantage. Knowledge: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, DPME planning and reporting frameworks, Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information, AGSA audit requirements, risk management, internal controls, executive governance processes and the NSF mandate. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, communication, honesty and integrity. A valid drivers licence.
Duties
Provide executive monitoring and evaluation support to the CEO on CEO directed priorities, Schedule 3A transition milestones, audit action plans, corrective action commitments and governance decisions. Develop and maintain an executive tracking dashboard for priority institutional commitments. Consolidate evidence-based progress reports for the CEO and executive structures. Track implementation of decisions from executive, governance, audit, labour and oversight engagements. Identify delays, risks and unresolved actions requiring CEO intervention. Support evidence readiness and quality of reporting on CEO directed workstreams. Provide monitoring and evaluation advice linked to the NSF’s transition to Schedule 3A status. Managing the performance of employees in accordance with policy. Providing employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the targets of the directorates. Supporting the implementation of all management decisions. Managing employees related matters withing the directorate. Preparing monthly reports and make presentations as required. Prepare all relevant submissions and progress reports on the transformation and reforms and reports to the Accounting Authority and Executive Authority and governance structures. Participating as an active member of the NSF. Undertake policy or line function tasks as required. Compile memoranda, reports, submissions and a variety of other correspondence for the Executive Officer as required. Compile presentations and basic speeches for the Executive Officer and or refer complex matters to the relevant unit for preparation. Draft responses for submission to internal and external stakeholders. Source information and compile memoranda as required. Coordinate, follow up and compile reports of a transverse nature for the Executive Officer and advise/sensitise the Executive Officer on reports to be submitted. Provide support and undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Officer. Monitor unit activities to ensure conformance with goals and objectives. Manage public liaison services within the NSF. Manage public liaison services within the NSF. Oversee the logging of public complaints or queries regarding the NSF’s service. Oversee the monitoring of progress of the resolution of the public’s complaints or queries escalate with the relevant directorates to ensure complaints or queries are attended to timeously and efficiently. Review monthly reports reflecting complaints or queries received and resolved. Managing resources of the directorate. Monitoring expenditure for the directorate against the allocated budget within NSF. Managing the performance of employees in accordance with policy. Providing employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the targets of the directorates. Supporting the implementation of all management decisions. Managing employees related matters withing the directorate. Always adhere to the values of NSF.
Enquiries
Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els Tel No: (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 8 September 2026.
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