ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECTOR-WIDE MONITORING & EVALUATION 25 October 2026

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Small Business Development is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. It
is the DSBD’s intention to promote representativity (race, gender, youth & disability). The candidature of
persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting
the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats
for submission of documents are limited to MS Word and PDF. Candidates
must submit applications to recruitment4@dsbd.gov.za and quote the
reference number for the above-mentioned position in the subject line (email)
when applying, i.e. “REF NO: ASD SWM&EI”

CLOSING DATE : 09 November 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after the closing date will
not be considered.

NOTE : Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully
completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission
of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant
documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will
be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when
shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection
process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their
social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing
date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made
in line with the DSBD EE Plan. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS,
shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to
determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic
requirements 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. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as
complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment
and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the right not to fill or
withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment (Z83)
form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be downloaded
online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.

POST 38/223 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECTOR-WIDE MONITORING & EVALUATION
(INTERNAL) REF NO ASD SWM&EI

SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Demography / Applied
Statistics/ Research/ B. Com in Quantitative Management or equivalent /
related as recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring &
Evaluation would be an added advantage. 3 years’ working experience in M&E/
Research/ Demography and Statistical analysis. Technical knowledge and
proof of competencies in at least two of data analysis software for Quantitative
such as SPSS, JMP, SAS STATA and for Qualitative analysis i.e Atlas.ti,
MAXQDA, and or inVivo would be added advantage. Technical knowledge in
Programme monitoring and reporting will also be considered an added
advantage. Extensive training in MS Office Packages (Excel, PowerPoint,
PowerBI and Word); proof of competencies will be an added advantage. A valid
driver’s licence is required (must be willing to travel for the purpose of data
collection). Have competencies in: Communication (verbal and written),
Research Report writing skills, Qualitative and quantitative research methods
skills, Planning and Organising Skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, ICT
governance and innovation skills, Monitoring and evaluation skills and
Mathematical abilities.

DUTIES : Provide technical support in testing data against indicators and/or
predetermined objectives and in the automation, integration, and sharing of
data for multiple user purposes, i.e., planning, reporting, and/or triangulation.
Provide evaluation and digital innovation support inclusive of but not limited to
pre-testing of the data collection instruments to ensure the data generated
responds to the key evaluation questions and prepares reports, provide
preliminary inputs into the review and development of M&E frameworks,
guidelines, and others based on the development in the M&E domain,
participate in the data collection process at the level of monitoring and
evaluation etc. Undertake routine monitoring (real-time) of data generated at
the level of intervention outputs and outcomes for preparation of independent
performance reporting to promote public accountability and provide technical
advice on the applicability and responsiveness of quantitative and qualitative
data instruments proposed for monitoring and evaluation assignments.
Supervise employees, manage performance, conduct and discipline, provide
on-the-job job training, and facilitate training and development of supervisees
etc. Communicate with stakeholders, clients, management & colleagu

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097

NOTE : The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of
diversity and redress, and appointment will be in line with the DSBD EE Plan.

We wish you all the best with your applications