Assistant Director: Evaluations Ref No: Dpsa 10/2026

POST 25/126 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EVALUATIONS REF NO: DPSA 10/2026

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09). Annual progression up to a maximum salary

of R573 897 per annum is possible, subject to satisfactory performance.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 6 in Social Sciences

/ Statistics/Data Sciences or related qualification in the above-mentioned fields.

Minimum 3 years’ appropriate experience in the field of statistical analysis/data

sciences/compliance monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of the Constitution

of the Republic of South Africa, government legislative framework, public

service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the

National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of government.

Attributes: Ethics and integrity, strategic thinking and initiative, analytical skills,

teamwork, empathy, confidentiality, and time management. Generic skills:

problem solving, diversity management, written and verbal communication,

information & records management, interpersonal relations and conflict

resolution, facilitation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy, conflict

management, stakeholder management and coordination, teamwork, human

resources management, change management, project management,

conceptual thinking, mentoring and coaching, and negotiation skills. Technical

skills: Compliance monitoring and management, monitoring and evaluation

practice, database development and information management, Analytical

reports, visual presentations, Norms and standards compliance promotion and

monitoring, systems design/development, business analysis, design thinking,

data analysis, business process mapping, and research.

DUTIES : Draft frameworks, guidelines, tools and systems. for public administration

norms and standards compliance monitoring. Conduct research for the

development of the Compliance Monitoring Framework, including guidelines,

systems, tools, databases and formats for data collection and reporting.

Provide assistance towards the development, design, implementation, and

evaluation of early warning and reporting systems for monitoring of compliance

with public administration norms and standards compliance. Evaluate the

efficacy of compliance monitoring systems and report on systems’ functionality.

Collate and analyse compliance data from the early warning system regularly.

Identify areas of non-compliance and provide implementation support to

departments to ensure compliance. Advise internal and external stakeholders

on compliance areas, frameworks, and compliance information. Monitor and

evaluate compliance by departments and report biannually on the state of

compliance to determined public administration norms and standards. Provide

support in all the operations, systems and processes of the directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Matloga Tel No: (012) 336 1626

APPLICATIONS : Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang

Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and

Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond

Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia

0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert102026@dpsa.gov.za

A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 6 in Social Sciences / Statistics/Data Sciences or related qualification in the above-mentioned fields. Minimum 3 years’ appropriate experience in the field of statistical analysis/data sciences/compliance monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, government legislative framework, public service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of government. Attributes: Ethics and integrity, strategic thinking and initiative, analytical skills, teamwork, empathy, confidentiality, and time management. Generic skills: problem solving, diversity management, written and verbal communication, information & records management, interpersonal relations and conflict resolution, facilitation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy, conflict management, stakeholder management and coordination, teamwork, human resources management, change management, project management, conceptual thinking, mentoring and coaching, and negotiation skills. Technical skills: Compliance monitoring and management, monitoring and evaluation practice, database development and information management, Analytical reports, visual presentations, Norms and standards compliance promotion and monitoring, systems design/development, business analysis, design thinking, data analysis, business process mapping, and research.

Draft frameworks, guidelines, tools and systems. for public administration norms and standards compliance monitoring. Conduct research for the development of the Compliance Monitoring Framework, including guidelines, systems, tools, databases and formats for data collection and reporting. Provide assistance towards the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of early warning and reporting systems for monitoring of compliance with public administration norms and standards compliance. Evaluate the efficacy of compliance monitoring systems and report on systems’ functionality. Collate and analyse compliance data from the early warning system regularly. Identify areas of non-compliance and provide implementation support to departments to ensure compliance. Advise internal and external stakeholders on compliance areas, frameworks, and compliance information. Monitor and evaluate compliance by departments and report biannually on the state of compliance to determined public administration norms and standards. Provide support in all the operations, systems and processes of the directorate.

Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert102026@dpsa.gov.za Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all non- SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Applications: Advert102026@dpsa.gov.za