Specialist: Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12; 
• B Com, Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration or associated discipline/NQF level 7; 
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in performance management; 
• Must have a valid Code 8 driver’s license; and 
• Must be willing to work extended hours and be on standby. 

 Primary Function:

• To have in-depth knowledge and a good understanding of the management and the implementation of a comprehensive performance management system fully aligned to the CoJ-approved processes. Foster compliance of the department to related legislative functions in respect of Performance management and compile reports and presentations to senior management in the department relating to performance management. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Development Planning Department’s strategies and lead the strategic planning process for the Department. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide effective direction and support of the Office of the Executive Mayor in terms of Performance Management issues and requirements; 
• Plan, manage and coordinate the Office of the Executive Mayor’s priority-based strategic planning processes from inception to program development and to monitor, evaluate and report on program performance against pre-determined indicators and targets; 
• Development and timeous reporting of Policy and Procedure management; 
• Lead stakeholder management and compliance; 
• Ensure planning and development analysis; 
• Ensure functional and secure record, document and information management in the Unit; 
• Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Directorate; 
• Control, consolidate, analyse and submit various reliable reports; 
• Practice good governance and management of risk. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• Reporting writing skills, computer literacy on PMS systems and MS Office; 
• Teamwork;
• High-level confidentiality; 
• Value and Integrity; 
• Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Knowledge of local government policies, protocols and procedures; 
• Batho Pele Principles; 
• Ability to function under stress; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; 
• Advice and guidance; 
• Information gathering; 
• Change management; 
• Problem solving; 
• Resource management and networking skills; 
• Time management; 
• High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills.