Assistant Manager -Planning, M&E and Reporting at The South African Council for Educators (SACE)

Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 7 in the Public Administration/Public Management field.
•  3 years relevant experience.
•  Communication Skills, Planning and Organising Skills.
•  Advanced Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office suite applications.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the National Development Plan, Medium Term Strategic Framework; Strategic Planning & Annual Performance Planning Processes and Frameworks; Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, Performance Information Framework, and National Evaluation Policy.
•  Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation tools and systems;
•  Knowledge of Educational Policies and Public Audit Act regarding Performance Information reporting.
•  Understanding of Public Entities Planning and Reporting cycle and processes.
•  Expertise in monitoring and evaluation data collection and analysis.
•  Knowledge of evidence-based planning and reporting.
•  Good Communication, presentation and reporting skills.
•  Proficiency in the methods of information acquisition, including online sources and initiative in identifying new sources of information as they become necessary and/or available.
•  Ability to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with high
• efficiency, yet thorough attention to detail and follow through.
•  Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
•  Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
•  Familiarity and appreciation of the mission, purpose and values of SACE
•  Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
•  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
•  Be proactive in anticipating and seeking out information related to the immediate priorities of SACE.

Job key responsibilities

•  Manage and co-ordinate the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting SubDivision;
•  Administer the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting activities in the Sub-Division;
•  Assist and support the Manager to conceptualise, design and implement planning, monitoring and evaluation programmes and activities;
•  Conduct verification processes of reported performance information quarterly and annually for internal and external reporting purposes, as well as, for auditing in order to reduce the risk of adverse opinion;
•  Assist and support the Manager in managing the compilation of performance information reports on a quarterly and annual basis;
•  Assist in developing quarterly and annual Programme Performance Information reports, for all the SACE Council Committees, relevant government Departments and Portfolio committee;
•  Assist the Manager to coordinate, facilitate and supervise the development of the organisation’s five-year strategic, annual performance and operational plans in line with the relevant national frameworks;
•  Support all the Divisions and Committees with the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Reporting Activities;
•  Assist with the process of reviewing the organisation’s strategic, annual and operational plans;
•  Assist in developing and implementing the organisation’s monitoring and evaluation framework, plans, and tools in line with the relevant public entities frameworks and policies;
•  Produce the organisation’s monitoring and evaluation reports in relation to budget;
•  Assist in Coordinating activities in the CEO’s Office, including planning and reporting for this office; and
•  Undertake any other task as directed by the supervisor.