Director: Sector Performance Monitoring And Reporting

Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Centre: Pretoria Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Reference: CMS57/2026 DUTIES Manage and provide strategic planning support on environment sector priorities. Manage the development of environmental priorities. Manage the development and review of the 5-year and annual environment sector plans and Medium-Term Development Plan priorities. Provide leadership on planning support to intergovernmental working groups and sector partners. Monitor and report on the implementation of sector priorities. Manage the development of the 5-year, bi-annual, annual and quarterly performance reports on the implementation of environment sector priorities. Conduct quality review of performance reports. Lead and manage the portfolio of evidence. Conduct assessment/evaluation of environment sector performance. Manage and provide oversight support for provincial planning and reporting. Manage the development and review of the Provincial Uniform Budget Structure on standardised performance measures. Manage the development and review of standardised indicators. Manage the assessment of provincial Annual Performance Plans. Manage the analysis and verification of provincial quarterly performance reports. Manage the assessment/evaluation of the implementation of the Provincial Uniform Budget Structure. Manage the development and implementation of the Environmental Sector Transformation Programme. Manage the development of the Environment Sector Transformation Strategy and annual implementation plan. Manage the development of performance reports on the implementation of Environment Sector Transformation Strategy and annual implementation plan. Manage the coordination of the Gender Forum meetings. Lead and support events to support the Environment Sector Transformation Programmme. Manage the assessment/evaluation of the Environment Sector Transformation Strategy. Manage the coordination of Working Group 3. Manage secretarial function for Working Group 3 meetings. Manage the development of annual Working Group 3 Workplan. Manage the compilation of Working Group 3 performance reports. Conduct quality review of performance reports. Manage the database of Working Group 3 members. Manage the development of monitoring and evaluation systems. Manage the development and implementation of the Environment Sector Standard Operating Procedures. Manage the development and maintenance of reporting systems. ENQUIRIES Ms T Msindo-Nkuna Tel No: (012) 399 9020 OTHER POSTS HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Groundsman: Greening and Livelihood Implementation Support with Ref No: FOM75/2026 advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 dated 30 October 2026 with the closing date of 16 November 2026 has been withdrawn. 14 MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 40 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Business Management / Public Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level in the related field. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment. Extensive knowledge of strategic management. Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation process. Project and financial management (PFMA and Treasury regulations). Ability to develop and apply policies. Knowledge of government planning process. Strategic capability and leadership. People management and empowerment. Ability to gather and analyse information. Knowledge of administrative and human resource procedures. Good coordination, organisational and planning. Excellent communication (verbal and written), report writing and presentation skills. Sense of responsibility and loyalty. Ability to work long hours.