Senior Capacity Development Specialist

POST 26/123 : SENIOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST REF NO: 08/ 2026

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package). The

remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the

Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be

structured according to personal needs within the relevant framework.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration/Management,

Human Resource Development. A Minimum of 8 years’ Experience in

developing, implementing and monitoring of Planning Monitoring and

Evaluation (PME) policy framework and related capacity development

strategies of which 5 years should be at a Middle/Senior Managerial Level.

NQF level 8 will be an added advantage A valid drivers-license. A good

understanding of political, planning and governance issues. Good

understanding of government across the three spheres and partners for

development. Knowledge of government prescripts, policies, administrative

processes, practices, and programmes. A good understanding National

Development Plan (NDP) and its implementation processes. Ability to foster

and manage effective working arrangements with other centre of government

departments and social/development partners to ensure co-ordinated and

integrated actions. Willingness to travel on a regular basis. Competencies &

Skills: Management skills including people management and empowerment,

and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to provide

strategic direction and leadership. The ability/experience to create an

environment for high performance culture and staff development. Ability to

manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

(written & verbal). Highly developed negotiation and conflict management

skills. Strategic and analytical skills. Research and policy analysis skills.

Financial management and project/programme management skills. Good

computer literacy skills. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be assertive

and self-driven, innovative and creative, client orientated and customer

focused, solution orientated and able to work under stressful situations.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible to lead and co-ordinate capacity

development programme with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen

government-wide Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) system,

institutional PM&E system and individual PM&E capacity in line with the

Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) and the National Development Plan

(NDP). Provide strategic leadership on PM&E capacity development

programmes to support public sector institutions to strengthen their institutional

monitoring. Provides PM&E technical advisory support to strengthen

Government-wide monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems. Co-ordinate

partnerships for PM&E training and capacity development to contribute to

building a Capable, Ethical and developmental state. Management of

Stakeholder/Partnerships to harness diverse skills and expertise required to

professionalise PM&E practitioners. Provide professional management and

leadership in respect of the provision of the core functions and services

assigned to the position.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Lehong Tel No: (012) 312- 0540

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent to Recruitment29@dpme.gov.za

An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration/Management, Human Resource Development. A Minimum of 8 years’ Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) policy framework and related capacity development strategies of which 5 years should be at a Middle/Senior Managerial Level. NQF level 8 will be an added advantage A valid drivers-license. A good understanding of political, planning and governance issues. Good understanding of government across the three spheres and partners for development. Knowledge of government prescripts, policies, administrative processes, practices, and programmes. A good understanding National Development Plan (NDP) and its implementation processes. Ability to foster and manage effective working arrangements with other centre of government departments and social/development partners to ensure co-ordinated and integrated actions. Willingness to travel on a regular basis. Competencies & Skills: Management skills including people management and empowerment, and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership. The ability/experience to create an environment for high performance culture and staff development. Ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal). Highly developed negotiation and conflict management skills. Strategic and analytical skills. Research and policy analysis skills. Financial management and project/programme management skills. Good computer literacy skills. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be assertive and self-driven, innovative and creative, client orientated and customer focused, solution orientated and able to work under stressful situations.

The incumbent will be responsible to lead and co-ordinate capacity development programme with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen government-wide Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) system, institutional PM&E system and individual PM&E capacity in line with the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) and the National Development Plan (NDP). Provide strategic leadership on PM&E capacity development programmes to support public sector institutions to strengthen their institutional monitoring. Provides PM&E technical advisory support to strengthen Government-wide monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems. Co-ordinate partnerships for PM&E training and capacity development to contribute to building a Capable, Ethical and developmental state. Management of Stakeholder/Partnerships to harness diverse skills and expertise required to professionalise PM&E practitioners. Provide professional management and leadership in respect of the provision of the core functions and services assigned to the position.

Applications can be sent to Recruitment29@dpme.gov.za The relevant reference number must be quoted on all applications. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance. Applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 accompanied by a comprehensive CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. The DPME is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) Failure to submit the above information will result in the application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Reference checks will be done during the selection process. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by DPME. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records. 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. For salary levels 11 to 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The DPME reserves the right to utilise practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The DPME also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates are required to use the new Z83 (Application for employment) that is implemented with effect from 1 January 2021. A copy can be downloaded on the website of the Department of Public Service & Administration (DPSA) at www.dpsa.gov.za MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Recruitment29@dpme.gov.za