Relevant tertiary qualification.

Computer literate - Office applications.

One to two years relevant experience.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring and Evaluation

Ability to support the implementation of the Municipal Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Plan.

Thorough knowledge to assist with programme, policy and institutional evaluations, including evaluability assessments.

Ability to monitor contribution to the development of evaluation tools, data collection instruments and methodologies.

Ability to monitor and track evaluation recommendations and management responses.

Research and Data Analysis

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support planning and performance improvement.

Analyse programme performance trends, risks and implementation challenges.

Prepare analytical reports, evidence summaries and briefing notes.

Able to advise on sample frames, research methodology, research instrument, questionnaire design and data analysis.

Able to advise on and manage analysis components on municipal projects.

Performance and Strategic Planning Support

Support alignment between IDP, SDBIP, annual performance plans and operational plans.

Assist in reviewing indicators, targets and Technical Indicator Descriptors.

Support directorate and institutional performance reviews.

Reporting and Knowledge Management

Compile and quality-assure monitoring, evaluation and research reports.

Maintain evaluation records, databases and document repositories.

Support organisational learning through dissemination of findings and lessons learnt.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with directorates, programme managers and performance practitioners during data collection.

Provide technical support on M&E tools, data requirements and reporting standards.

Support coordination with provincial and national stakeholders where required.

Governance, Compliance and Audit Support

Ensure compliance with MFMA, Municipal Systems Act and applicable M&E frameworks.

Support audit and oversight processes through provision of credible performance and evaluation evidence.