Administrative Officer: Monitoring and Evaluation, Ref No. WCMD 41/2026

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**Overview** This role is for an Administrative Officer: Monitoring and Evaluation, Ref No. WCMD 41/2026, within the Western Cape Mobility Department. The department's vision is to lead in the delivery of government infrastructure and related services, with a mission to deliver infrastructure and services that promote socio-economic outcomes and safe, empowered, and connected communities. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this role include: * Performance Monitoring & Reporting (e.g., QPR, eQPRS, AR) * Future performance planning (e.g., SP, APP, AOP) * Assisting with Departmental performance evaluations * Providing Operational Administrative Support **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Data Analytics, Public Administration, or a related field. * A minimum of 3 years' experience in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, research, project management, or data verification and analysis. * **Knowledge of the following:** * Applying M&E legislation, frameworks, guidelines, policies, and directives. * Understanding the mobility and transport sector. * Using information systems that support the management of performance information. * Managing projects and adhering strictly to deadlines. * Implementing operational management practices. * Managing modern systems of governance and administration. * Managing public service reporting procedures, processes, and systems. * Understanding regional and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. * Managing financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements. * Supporting government strategic planning, with specific reference to the provincial growth and development strategy of the Western Cape. * Understanding global, regional, and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. * Understanding Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. * Implementing legislation, regulatory frameworks, guidelines, policies, and best practices relevant to the line function. * Coordinating projects. * Developing and implementing policies and operational processes. * Monitoring and reviewing operational performance. * Managing public finance, human resources, and related administrative processes. * Managing performance management processes. * Understanding the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates holding a 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree in fields such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Project Management, or Public Administration, coupled with at least 3 years of experience in M&E, reporting, research, or data analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of M&E legislation and frameworks, an understanding of the mobility and transport sector, and expertise in project and financial management within a public service context. Familiarity with the Western Cape's political, economic, and social landscape, and experience with public service reporting and administrative processes, are also crucial. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/administrative-officer-monitoring-and-evaluation-ref-no-wcmd-41-2026-western-cape-mobility-department Source: myjobmag

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