Deputy Director: Monitoring and Reporting

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director focusing on Monitoring and Reporting within the South African Department of Correctional Services. The position involves overseeing the compilation, verification, and evaluation of performance information to ensure compliance, identify deviations, and provide strategic corrective actions across the department. **What you will do** * Compile 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 Proof of Evidence (PoE) framework. * Review source documents submitted by branches to ensure complete support for reported performance or reasons for deviations. * Prepare data and performance presentations for internal stakeholders and external oversight bodies, including portfolio committees, audit committees, etc. * Manage and develop policies and monitoring tools. * Draft and institutionalize internal reporting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all branches understand submission processes. * Oversee the implementation of departmental monitoring and reporting tools. * Facilitate monitoring and reporting training for branches and regions. * Ensure provision of support services within the branch. * Coordinate strategic management forums and meetings for quarterly and annual reports. * Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. * Manage human resources, finance, and assets. * Manage performance information. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 three (3) years must be at a managerial/ASD level. * Computer literacy. * Valid driver’s licence. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree or diploma in fields such as Public Administration, Auditing, Statistics, or Monitoring and Evaluation. They should have at least five years of experience in monitoring and reporting, with a minimum of three years in a managerial or ASD capacity, alongside strong computer literacy and a valid driver's license. Essential competencies include a comprehensive understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes, research methodologies, governmental guidelines, Public Finance Management, and various policy frameworks such as the government-wide monitoring and evaluation system, the South African Statistical Quality Assessment Framework, and the National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF). The role requires experience in policy imperatives, strategic planning, management, development, and proficiency in problem-solving, planning, organization, relationship management, and programme/project management. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical thinking, presentation, research data analysis, report writing, interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills, as well as emotional intelligence, change management, risk management, goal orientation, leadership, and people management abilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-monitoring-and-reporting-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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