Job Description

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate Departmental performance monitoring, review and reporting.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Recommendation None
Key Performance Areas
Develop and implement Departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes; Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs); Facilitate the Department's MPAT process; Provide support and guidance in the management of Provincial Project Management and Information systems (BizSuite: BizProjects, BizPerformance, BizBrain).
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Project management methodologies and standards; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Regulatory and Policy Knowledge.
Skills needed: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Problem solving and decision making; Facilitation; Presentation; Policy formulation; Policy analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Communication and interpersonal (written and verbal) skills; Organising; Information and knowledge management; Dispute resolution/conflict management; Interpersonal relationships; Analytical thinking; Project management; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Research; Ethics and Professionalism; Organisational and Administrative Skills; Conflict Resolution and Dispute Management Skills.
Remuneration
R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Skills Required