WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: TPW 33/2020 
SALARY : R1 057 320 per annum (level 13). (All–inclusive salary package) The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) or equivalent as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years' experience middle/senior management experience; and a valid driver's licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Competencies: Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts and principles; Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems; Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Knowledge of project risk management process and early warning systems; Knowledge of follow-up procedures and techniques; Knowledge of techniques and procedures for assessing implementation; Knowledge of logical framework analysis; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; Proven knowledge and understanding of program and project management; Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Proven knowledge and understanding of development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Proven knowledge and understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and activities of sister departments; Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Basic knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Proven knowledge and understanding of the Staff Performance Management System and PERMIS 4; Proven knowledge and understanding of the Performance Management and Development System for SMS members. Skills: Numeracy/Literacy/Driving/Computer Literacy/Language skills/Project Management/Accounting Finance and Audit/Information Technology/Training/Report Writing/ Change Management/Strategic Management/Time Management/Knowledge Management/Service Delivery Innovation /Problem solving and analysis/Client Orientation and Customer Focus/Communication. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Champion the entrenchment of performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting in the normal management process of the Department’s line and staff function; Proactively facilitate organisational performance monitoring and reporting as per departmental strategic and annual performance plans; Proactively facilitate programme and project performance monitoring and reporting as per provincial strategic objectives and other requirements; Coordinate policy and strategy impact assessments in conjunction with line functionaries; Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objective, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Participate in the Department’s and Directorate’s strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objective and standards; Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate, and on matters of substantial importance to the administration; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it; People Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan; Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate; Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate; Active involvement in the compilation of the people management plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate; Promote sound employee relations within the Directorate; Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate; Financial Management: Actively participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level; Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate; Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure; Assume direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are in adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate’s finance; Report to the Chief Director on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances; Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets; Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribe norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Maharaj Tel No: (021) 483-4123

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