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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

13 July 2026

Reference

NSF22/07/2026

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Directorate

Organizational Performance And Reporting

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

An appropriate bachelor’s degree / national diploma (NQF level 6) in Strategic Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies. A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in strategic planning, performance information management, monitoring & evaluation or reporting within the public sector or a Schedule 3A Public Entity with at least three (3) years’ work experience at a supervisory or management role. Working knowledge of the DPME Revised Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans, the National Treasury Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information (FMPPI), the PFMA, the Public Service Regulations, the AGSA Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AoPI) methodology, the Skills Development Act and NSDP 2030. Strong analytical, report-writing, data-validation and stakeholder-engagement skills. Computer literacy (MS Office, performance information systems, BI/reporting tools). A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Support the development, consolidation and quality-assurance of the NSF Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Operational Plan, in line with the DPME Revised Framework. Coordinate the collection, validation and verification of performance information from NSF programmes and business units. Compile draft quarterly, mid-year and annual performance reports to the Executive Authority, National Treasury, DPME and DHET. Maintain Technical Indicator Descriptions (TIDs) and the Performance Information Management Framework. Support AGSA Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AoPI) processes. Prepare audit files, evidence portfolios and management responses. Identify under-performance trends, raise findings with line management and track corrective actions. Contribute inputs into the NSF Annual Report. Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Performance Information System. Engage internal and external stakeholders on performance data, reporting timelines and assurance requirements.

Enquiries

Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki (012) 943 3161

Closing Date

13 July 2026

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Requirements

·An appropriate bachelor’s degree / national diploma (NQF level 6) in Strategic Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies
·A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in strategic planning, performance information management, monitoring & evaluation or reporting within the public sector or a Schedule 3A Public Entity with at least three (3) years’ work experience at a supervisory or management role
·Working knowledge of the DPME Revised Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans, the National Treasury Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information (FMPPI), the PFMA, the Public Service Regulations, the AGSA Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AoPI) methodology, the Skills Development Act and NSDP 2030
·Strong analytical, report-writing, data-validation and stakeholder-engagement skills
·Computer literacy (MS Office, performance information systems, BI/reporting tools)
·A valid driver’s licence

Key Duties

·Support the development, consolidation and quality-assurance of the NSF Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Operational Plan, in line with the DPME Revised Framework
·Coordinate the collection, validation and verification of performance information from NSF programmes and business units
·Compile draft quarterly, mid-year and annual performance reports to the Executive Authority, National Treasury, DPME and DHET
·Maintain Technical Indicator Descriptions (TIDs) and the Performance Information Management Framework
·Support AGSA Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AoPI) processes
·Prepare audit files, evidence portfolios and management responses
·Identify under-performance trends, raise findings with line management and track corrective actions
·Contribute inputs into the NSF Annual Report
·Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Performance Information System
·Engage internal and external stakeholders on performance data, reporting timelines and assurance requirements

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