deputy director: monitoring & evaluation, Ref No. DSD/2026/03

Apply for deputy director: monitoring & evaluation at department of limpopo department of social development. Closing date 2026-03-13.

Job Summary

Department: limpopo department of social development

Directorate: strategic planning / monitoring & evaluation

Province: limpopo

Reference: DSD/2026/03

Closing Date: 2026-03-13

Salary: R896,436

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 11

Centre: Head Office

Minimum Qualification

Undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 or equivalent in Social Sciences, Public Administration, or Public Management

Experience Required

5 years total, 3 years Management in Monitoring and Evaluation / Strategic Management

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Strategic capability and leadership
  • Advanced problem analysis and analytical thinking
  • Policy analysis and interpretation
  • High-level report writing
  • Knowledge management and financial management
  • Client orientation and customer focus

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
  • 3 years must be at Junior/Middle Management level (Salary Level 9-12)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Develop and implement departmental M&E systems, frameworks, and policies
  • Lead program evaluations to assess impact, effectiveness, and value for money
  • Promote evidence-based decision-making and accountability across the department
  • Oversee staff capacity building in M&E methodologies
  • Ensure high data quality, reliability, and timeliness for reporting
  • Maintain stakeholder relationships to enhance M&E outcomes

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R896436.per annum (Level 11) (All Inclusive Package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake/Mr LI Mosehlana at 015 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.

Reference No:

DSD/2026/03

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: DSD/2026/03
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A valid driver's license is mandatory as you will be required to visit various districts and service points to monitor program implementation firsthand.
As a Deputy Director in M&E, you will likely be asked to draft a Theory of Change (ToC) or a Logical Framework (LogFrame) for a specific social program, or analyze a dataset to identify service delivery gaps.
The role ensures that the department's social programs (such as SASSA support oversight or NGO funding) are actually achieving their intended impact through rigorous data collection and impact evaluation.

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