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PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (PSETA)
 


SENIOR SPECIALIST: STRATEGY, MONITORING & EVALUATION 
Salary: R 1 235 267,28 per annum (All Inclusive Package) 
Please Note: This is a fixed term position until 31 March 2030 
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority needs to employ a suitably qualified Senior Specialist Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation. The successful candidate will be based in PSETA Offices in Hillcrest, Pretoria. 
 
Job profile: 
Provides guidance and strategic direction to organisational performance indicators through monitoring and evaluation systems to enable PSETA to implement evidence-based organisational performance interventions to achieve its goal to improve current and future management of outputs, outcomes, and impact. 
 
Duties and responsibilities: 
  • Oversee the development of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) systems that include appropriate outputs, baseline data, targets and indicators and impact measurements for the organisation. 
  • Lead the design, development, planning, and implementation M&E technical strategies, including the development of each Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER) Plan. 
  • Oversee the development and implementation of an Organisation–wide Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and act as Quality Management System Champion. 
  • Manage the Business Performance activities for PSETA, including Monthly reporting, Planning and Forecasting. 
  • Manage and facilitate the PSETA models used in Planning and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of models. Challenge assumptions and work closely with business; 
  • Oversee compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with statutory and legislative requirements/guidelines/policies. 
  • Co-ordinate and develop a report on the collated information on organisational performance by the departments and present in an agreed format on the prescribed timelines.
  • Manage and attend to escalated clients queries and other external stakeholders matters and respond directly to the stakeholders where appropriate and report only major issues to the CEO. 
  • Partner with business to analyse and report on the financial impact of decisions across the organisation. 
  • Develop PSETA’s Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans (APPs) and Annual Operational Plans (AOPs). 
  • Manage and monitor the performance of departments through continuous internal and external monitoring tools and processes for the business impact, as well as changes in stakeholder needs. 
  • Develop, review and maintain M&E reports and highlight the discrepancies or areas of concern to management to mitigate on legitimate potential legal disputes. 
  • Minimise the exposure to legislative contravention by implementing policies and procedures in full support of legislative requirements. 
  • Develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the monitoring and evaluation activity to ensure compliance. 
  • Draft reports for submission to Board structures on governance matters. 
  • Works collaboratively with stakeholders by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 
  • Manage the external stakeholder relationship with the organisation to ensure a healthy working environment and the integrity of the organisation. 
  • Develops, implements and monitors an internal and external stakeholder management system.
  • Facilitate and maintain the internal stakeholder relationship as a key advisory on policy and risk management and legislation to foster collaborative relationship. 
  • Represents PSETA in meetings with stakeholders in a professional manner and mitigate problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with PSETA core values. 
  • Provides advice and guidance to Management on internal and external stakeholder related matters. 
  • Collaborate and contribute to the budget preparation process and ensure divisional and departmental budget monitoring in line with PSETA financial guidelines. 
  • Ensure the effective, efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and other resources. 
  • Manage financial and other resources relating to the core business of the PSETA. 
  • Manage the budget against the fruitless and wasteful expenditures and mitigate such deviations by implementing action plans. 
  • Monitors expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and explores opportunities to reduce costs. 
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in law / commerce/ social science/ business management (NQF 7) or equivalent 
  • Bachelor’s Hons degree Law/Commerce/Social Sciences/ Business Management or related field (NQF 8) Advantageous 
  • 4 – 5 years’ Experience in public sector strategy, monitoring and evaluation, reporting management 
  • Knowledge and application of PFMA, KING IV, 
  • Knowledge of Corporate Governance; 
  • Government reporting and planning systems 
  • Knowledge of skills development legislation 
  • Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring & Evaluation systems and processes. 
  • Knowledge of policy formulation in a public environment. 
  • Stakeholder Management 
  • Strategic management 
  • Ability to communicate and explain information, processes, timeframes and deadlines 
  • Intermediary Computer Literacy (Ms Office) 
  • Report writing 
  • Planning and organising 
  • Business Acumen 
  • Industry Acumen 
  • Business performance management 
  • Relationship management 
  • Planning and organising 
  • Analytical
  • Qualitative and Quantitative 
  • Relationship management 
  • Interpersonal Skills 
  • Results oriented 
 
 
If you meet the above requirements, please submit a detailed CV, certified copies of educational qualifications and motivation via email with subject: Application for Senior Specialist: Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation to recruitment@pseta.org.za
 
PLEASE NOTE: Closing Date: 12 March 2026 
 
Enquiries: Mr Carleb Nxumalo - Call: 012 423 5700 
 
Please note that this is an employment equity position. All applicants are considered, however, preference will be given to people living with disability and Designated groups (Youth, Women and People with disabilities). In line with PSETA EE Plan. 
 
PSETA is a listed public entity, and all appointments are in line with employment equity legislation and practices. If you have not heard from us within two months after closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
PSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.














​MANAGER: SKILLS PLANNING AND RESEARCH 
Salary: R 1 235 267,28 Per Annum (All inclusive Package) 
Please Note: This is a fixed term position until 31 March 2030 
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority needs to employ a suitably qualified Manager: Skills Planning and Research on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be based in PSETA Offices in Hillcrest, Pretoria. 
 
Job profile: 
To promote integration and coordination of needs-based training in the public service through the development of a Sector Skills Plan (SSP) and Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) to monitor, evaluate and report on implementation against these plans and to manage and coordinate research within PSETA. 
 
Duties and responsibilities: 
  • Develop the SSP consistent with the official scope of coverage of the PSETA and review and update the SSP annually. 
  • Manage and lead the development and implementation of the PSETA Research Agenda and programme by developing innovative research approaches, activities and methodologies. 
  • Leading all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research including study design and tool development to identify and manage research projects that enhance skills development in the sector. 
  • Manage and monitor the development and evaluation of Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) in the Public Service Sector, to facilitate how organisations will address skills development and training requirements within the working environment. 
  • Manage the analysis process and produce reports on received WSPs and ATRs. 
  • Identify, manage and maintain mutual partnerships with Universities, TVET Colleges, SETAs and PSETA employer constituencies. 
  • Facilitate and maintain partnerships with other SETAs that incorporate government departments to monitor the implementation of WSPs and the SSPs. 
  • Liaise with Skills Planning stakeholders of the PSETA. 
  • Manage the Skills Planning and Research Department. 
  • Manage, lead and direct the staff in the Department. 
  • Develop departmental plans and budgets. 
  • Manage and monitor the financial resources, risks and other resources relating to the Skills Planning and Research Department in the PSETA. 
  • Develop and update departmental policies and procedures. 
  • Manage and implement the Skills Planning activities. 
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks. 
  • In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned and required.
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, Management or Business Administration (NQF 7) qualification. 
  • A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, Management or Business Administration (NQF 8) will serve as an advantage. 
  • Minimum experience of five (5) years in a skills development/planning and research environment at supervisory or management level including skills planning related functions and relevant legislation. 
  • Good understanding of research methods and approach 
  • Ability to lead, plan and manage change. 
  • Passionate, or the willingness to become immersed in work. 
  • Initiative and strong organisational skills. 
  • Strong time management and negotiation skills. 
  • The ability to set priorities. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
 
 
If you meet the above requirements, please submit a detailed CV, certified copies of educational qualifications and motivation via email with subject: Application for Manager: Skills Planning and Research to recruitment@pseta.org.za
 
PLEASE NOTE: Closing Date: 12 March 2026 
 
Enquiries: Mr Carleb Nxumalo - Call: 012 423 5700 
 
Please note that this is an employment equity position. All applicants are considered, however, preference will be given to people living with disability and Designated groups (Youth, Women and People with disabilities). In line with PSETA EE Plan.
 
PSETA is a listed public entity, and all appointments are in line with employment equity legislation and practices. If you have not heard from us within two months after closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
PSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.