Assistant Director: Monitoring and Reporting
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office: Directorate: Strategic Planning Management, Gauteng
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- 2 monitoring and reporting posts at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree in public admin, auditing, statistics or M&E
- 3 years in monitoring and reporting, 2 as a supervisor
- Valid driver's licence
- R487 197 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/48, ref HO 2026/11/44 (X2 POSTS). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Strategic Planning Management and Monitoring
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.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/44 (X2 POSTS)