Assistant Director-Programme Information Management & Reporting (12-months Contract), Dept of Human Settlements – refs/008938

  • Reference Number : refs/008938
  • Directorate : Programme Information Management & Reporting
  • Number of Posts : 3
  • Package : R376 596.00 per annum (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms. M Tshabalala 0636914046

Requirements :

Matric plus relevant three/four year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/Degree) in Public Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social and/or Economic Sciences, Development Studies or equivalent. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a related environment. Competencies: Report Writing Skills; Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Problem-Solving Skills; Organizing; Planning; Numerical and Analytic Skills. Strong sense of commitment. Results-driven and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Computer Literacy with knowledge of MS Office software: MS Excel (Intermediate), MS Word and MS PowerPoint. Understanding of environment related Acts/Policies and Frameworks: Housing Act and Code; PFMA; Treasury Regulations; Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information and the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA).

Duties :

Assist in establishing and improving mechanisms, policies and procedures for programme performance information management and reporting in line with the existing legislative framework/s. Provide support to the business units on the utilization of reporting frameworks/tools as well as interpretation of departmental reporting requirements. Align reporting to strategic plans, business plans and performance plans. Collect, verify and consolidate data from business units in line with the Departmental Annual Performance Plan, Business Plan Operational Plans and any other Departmental planning documents. Collect, verify and consolidate data from Municipalities and Implementing Agencies in line with the transferred funds. Ensure the accuracy, validity and completeness of reported performance information. Analyse and interpret data obtained from various sources and convert it to meaningful information. Compilation of monthly and quarterly reports, reflecting progress on key Departmental outcome indicators, for submission to various stakeholders. Ensure effective and efficient accounting as per the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA). Monitor and report on Human Settlements Development Grant (HSDG) transfers effected to Municipalities and Departmental Implementing Agencies. Ensure that the Housing Subsidy System (HSS) is timeously updated with project related performance information. Timeously respond to audit queries and any other enquiries on performance information. Maintain the credibility of performance information. Gather and maintain the Portfolio of Evidence for reported Performance. Strict adherence to departmental/stakeholder reporting deadlines.

Notes :

No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Applications should be submitted strictly online via Disability Connect or at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a Z83, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).

Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 28-06-2021

Criteria Questions
Do you have a relevant three/four year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/Degree) in Public Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social and or Economic Sciences, Development Studies or equivalent?
Do you have good report writing skills, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Organizing; Planning Numerical and Analytic Skills, Strong sense of commitment, Results-driven and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines?
Do you have good understanding of environment related Acts/Policies and Frameworks, Housing Act and Code, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information and the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA).
Are you computer literate with knowledge of MS Office software: Ms Excel (Intermediate), Ms Word and Ms PowerPoint?

Please Note :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Please note: 

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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