Assistant Director: Monitoring and Reporting

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring 2 Assistant Director: Monitoring and Reporting posts in Strategic Planning Management and Monitoring, based in National Head Office Directorate Strategic Planning Management. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration/Auditing/Statistics/Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant qualification.
• 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.