CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGY, MONITORING AND EVALUATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office, Pretoria | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov. za. Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319.
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package)
Centre
Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- An appropriate Degree in Public Administration / Management/ Business Management or Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (NQF7), Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service, Minimum of 5 years experience at a senior managerial level in strategy planning and monitoring and evaluation environment, Plus the following, Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of DMPR policies, functions projects etc, Policy development, Strategic Planning, Government policies, Project/programs in DMPR, National Economic and Development Strategy, National Economic and Development Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks: Deep understanding of M&E principles, logic models results-based management, and performance indicators, Data management and Analysis, Advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative methods, statistical tools, and data visualization.
- Policy and Governance: Knowledge of public administration, government systems, and policy implementation, Strategic planning: Ability to align M&E systems with organizational goals and national development priorities.
- Financial Management understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and cost effectiveness analysis, Skills: Leadership and Strategic capacity: Leading large teams, setting vision, and driving organizational change.
- Programme and Project management, Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis;
- Identifying gaps, risk, and opportunities in program implementation, Communication strong written and verbal skills for reporting, stakeholder engagement and advocacy, Service delivery innovation: Designing systems that improve efficiency and impact, Change management: guiding organizations through reforms and new performance systems, management and organizational skills, Computer skills, Creativity and innovation, Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Numerical, Organising and Co-ordination, Facilitation and Implementation, Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels, Financial management, Negotiation and consultation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Strategic capability and leadership, Policy development and implementation, Thinking Demand: Logical, Creative/Innovative thinker, Objective, Accurate, Diplomatic.
Duties
- Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the Department’s performance in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other relevant legislation.
- Oversee the development of an integrated monitoring and evaluation system and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are aligned with the planning systems of the department.
- Lead the Department’s strategic and operational planning to drive efficiency and achieve organizational objectives.
- Management of the Chief Directorate.
Enquiries
Ms. T Mbatha Tel No: (012) 444 3187
Department Notes
Applications are strongly advised to complete and attach recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.dpsa.gov.za and detailed Curriculum Vitae when submitting applications on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application, but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts. Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification. Job applicants in possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If an invitation for an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise and an oral interview. Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise. PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the closing date will not be considered. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing. It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process.
Notes
No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of Government, which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Candidates will undergo a compulsory competency, technical and integrity assessment. The Candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Indian /Coloured or white male including persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree in Public Administration / Management/ Business Management or Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (NQF7),
Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service, Minimum of 5 years experience at a senior managerial level in strategy planning and monitoring
and evaluation environment, Plus the following, Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of DMPR policies, functions projects etc, Policy development,
Strategic Planning, Government policies, Project/programs in DMPR, National
Economic and Development Strategy, National Economic and Development
Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks: Deep understanding of M&E principles, logic models results-based management, and performance
indicators, Data management and Analysis, Advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative methods, statistical tools, and data visualization. Policy and
Governance: Knowledge of public administration, government systems, and policy implementation, Strategic planning: Ability to align M&E systems with
organizational goals and national development priorities. Financial
Management understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and cost effectiveness analysis, Skills: Leadership and Strategic capacity: Leading large
teams, setting vision, and driving organizational change. Programme and
Project management, Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis;
Identifying gaps, risk, and opportunities in program implementation,
Communication strong written and verbal skills for reporting, stakeholder engagement and advocacy, Service delivery innovation: Designing systems
that improve efficiency and impact, Change management: guiding organizations through reforms and new performance systems, management
and organizational skills, Computer skills, Creativity and innovation,
Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Numerical, Organising and Co-ordination,
Facilitation and Implementation, Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels, Financial management, Negotiation and consultation skills, Problem
solving and analysis, Strategic capability and leadership, Policy development and implementation, Thinking Demand: Logical, Creative/Innovative thinker,
Objective, Accurate, Diplomatic.
DUTIES : Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the Department’s performance in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other relevant
legislation. Oversee the development of an integrated monitoring and evaluation system and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are aligned with
the planning systems of the department. Lead the Department’s strategic and operational planning to drive efficiency and achieve organizational objectives.
Management of the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Mbatha Tel No: (012) 444 3187
NOTE : No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme
(Nyukela) offered by the National School of Government, which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Candidates will undergo a
compulsory competency, technical and integrity assessment. The Candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests. All shortlisted candidates,
including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct)
Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Indian /Coloured or white male
including persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.