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SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA)
 
Analyst: Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting
Based in National Office (Pretoria) 
Ref: 20/12/03
Cluster: Operations
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits
 
ROLE OVERVIEW 
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Operational Performance Monitoring, this role is responsible for providing support to the Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting Unit.
 
 
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE 
■Ability to manage in a multidisciplinary environment; 
■Results driven individual; 
■A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity; 
■ Ability to draft, analyse and interpret reports in a professional and quality manner for the Senior and executive team; and 
■Strong initiative and well-rounded implementer and driver of multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended turnaround dimension. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
■ Relevant Degree in Information/ Statistics or relevant field; 
■ Valid Code 08 driver’s licence and own vehicle; 
■ At least 7 years’ relevant experience of which at least 3 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation 
■ Knowledge of the SALGA business and sustainability requirements; and 
■Understanding of project management principles. 
 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 
The successful incumbent will be expected to perform the following responsibilities:- 
■ Research and Benchmarking: Support the gathering and channelling of information to build and update municipal profiles 
Provide administrative support with the arrangements of knowledge sharing / peer learning sessions/ presentations to SALGA staff and external stakeholders. May include providing inputs to content and packaging of information for the sessions. 
■ Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy): Support the Senior Advisors/ Specialists to develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating and support the development of reports to the working groups. Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialization. 
■ Support Advice and Capacity Building: Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation. Implement the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities. Support the representation of municipalities as the “employer” on national/ provincial LGSETA structures. 
■ Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting: Implement project management methodologies and disciplines; and support the management of the full project cycle on assigned projects including Monitoring & Evaluation. Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone. Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are up loaded into the company knowledge management system. 
■ Stakeholder Management: Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact. Support the creation of reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. 
■ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline.
 


Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a curriculum vitae in application for this position to Email: hr@salga.org.za   
 
Closing Date: 15 January 2021 
 
(Please quote the relevant reference number in the subject line) 
 
NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively in terms of race, gender and disability within the organisation through the filling of posts. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position.

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