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JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

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Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME)

Vacancy: Director-General – Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (2026)

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Director-General: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. This senior management position is offered on a five-year fixed-term contract and is based in Pretoria.

Position Details

  • Job Title: Director-General: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Reference Number: 01/2026

  • Employment Type: Five-year fixed-term contract

  • Duty Station: Pretoria

  • Salary: R2 352 642 per annum (Salary Level 16)

  • Additional Benefit: 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance

The remuneration package is all-inclusive and consists of a basic salary, employer pension contribution, and a flexible component structured according to individual needs.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma at NQF Level 8, recognised by SAQA

  • A minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience in strategic and administrative roles

  • Proven experience in establishing and maintaining governance systems

  • Successful completion of the Executive Induction Programme (required at shortlisting stage)

  • In-depth knowledge of government planning, monitoring and evaluation systems

  • Sound understanding of public service legislation, including the PFMA, PSA, and Treasury Regulations

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strategic leadership and executive management capability

  • Policy analysis, research and programme evaluation expertise

  • Financial management and project management proficiency

  • Ability to manage complex, multi-sector government programmes

  • Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Knowledge of the National Development Plan (NDP)

  • Ethical leadership, integrity and accountability

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Minister in the Presidency, the Director-General will:

  • Serve as Accounting Officer in terms of the PFMA

  • Provide strategic leadership aligned to national priorities

  • Oversee planning, monitoring and evaluation systems across government

  • Coordinate implementation of the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP)

  • Strengthen oversight of public sector performance and service delivery

  • Ensure sound corporate governance, financial management and risk control

  • Lead national monitoring initiatives, including the District Development Model (DDM)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  • A signed Z83 application form (new version effective 1 January 2021)

  • A detailed curriculum vitae with clear dates (MM/YY)

  • Contact details of three referees

Certified documents should not be submitted at this stage and will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.

Submission of Applications

Applications must be submitted by post, hand delivery or email:

  • Postal Address: Private Bag X944, Pretoria, 0028

  • Hand Delivery: 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

  • Email: Recruitment22@dpme.gov.za

Closing Date

06 February 2026 at 16:30
Late applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr N Nomlala
Tel: (012) 312-0452

Additional Information

  • The DPME is an equal opportunity employer

  • Appointment is subject to security clearance, vetting and competency assessments

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

  • Applicants must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver’s licence

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