The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for vacancies based in Pretoria. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in strategic planning, public sector monitoring and evaluation, capacity development, executive office support, presidential hotline services, data analytics and public administration.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Closing Date | 07 August 2026 at 16:30 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Application Method | Post, hand delivery or email |
| Required Documents | Signed Z83 form and comprehensive CV only |
| Website | www.dpme.gov.za |
Chief Director: Planning Alignment Ref No: 06/2026
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum, Level 14, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Social Science or Development Studies.
Applicants must have eight years’ experience in strategic planning, public sector institutional planning, operational planning, public sector development planning or public sector monitoring and evaluation, of which five years must be at senior managerial level.
An NQF Level 8 qualification or higher will be an added advantage.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have a good understanding of political, government planning and governance issues.
Applicants must understand government across the three spheres and development partners that work with government.
Applicants must have knowledge of government prescripts, including National Treasury Regulations, policies, administrative processes, practices and programmes.
Applicants must understand the National Development Plan, the Medium-Term Development Plan and their implementation processes within institutions.
Applicants must be willing to travel regularly.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage, coordinate and support the development and assessment of Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Operational Plans for national departments, provincial departments and Schedule 3A and 3C public entities.
The candidate will manage and facilitate quarterly non-financial performance reporting.
Duties include developing, reviewing and implementing policies, frameworks, circulars and guidelines that support strategic planning, annual performance planning and operational planning processes.
The candidate will manage stakeholder engagements and forums on Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan processes and reporting.
The successful candidate will provide professional management and leadership for the Chief Directorate and support cross-functional work within the Department.
Enquiries
Mr I Chappell
Tel: 012 312 0476
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
Chief Director: Public Service Ref No: 07/2026
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum, Level 14, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Administration or Social Sciences.
Applicants must have at least eight years’ strategic and executive management experience in human settlements and spatial planning frameworks, of which five years must be at senior managerial level.
An NQF Level 8 qualification will be an added advantage.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have a good understanding of political, planning and governance issues.
Applicants must understand government across the three spheres and development partners.
Applicants must have knowledge of government prescripts, policies, administrative processes, practices and programmes.
Applicants must understand national developmental planning, the National Planning Commission, the National Development Plan and implementation processes.
Applicants must be willing to travel regularly.
Duties
The successful candidate will develop, coordinate, facilitate and provide strategic support for monitoring the implementation of Priority 3: Building a Capable, Ethical and Developmental State.
The role includes aligning work with the Medium-Term Development Plan and the National Development Plan.
Duties include developing intervention strategies and implementation plans to strengthen government performance.
The candidate will coordinate capacity development programmes to support effective application of planning, monitoring and evaluation policies, frameworks, systems, tools and guidelines across government.
The successful candidate will monitor sector departments, Cabinet decisions and remedial actions from Priority 3 progress reports.
The role also includes analysing Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and budget allocations to assess alignment with national priorities.
Enquiries
Ms Z Dyaloyi
Tel: 012 312 0548
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
Senior Capacity Development Specialist Ref No: 08/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, Level 13, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management or Human Resource Development.
Applicants must have at least eight years’ experience in developing, implementing and monitoring planning, monitoring and evaluation policy frameworks and related capacity development strategies, of which five years must be at middle or senior managerial level.
An NQF Level 8 qualification will be an added advantage.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have a good understanding of political, planning and governance issues.
Applicants must understand government across the three spheres and development partners.
Applicants must have knowledge of government prescripts, policies, administrative processes, practices and programmes.
Applicants must understand the National Development Plan and its implementation processes.
Applicants must be willing to travel regularly.
Duties
The successful candidate will lead and coordinate capacity development programmes with internal and external stakeholders.
The role aims to strengthen the government-wide Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation system, institutional PM&E systems and individual PM&E capacity.
Duties include providing strategic leadership on PM&E capacity development programmes to support public sector institutions.
The candidate will provide PM&E technical advisory support to strengthen government-wide monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems.
Additional duties include coordinating partnerships for PM&E training and capacity development, stakeholder management and professional management of core functions assigned to the position.
Enquiries
Mr M Lehong
Tel: 012 312 0540
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
Head of the Office of the Director-General Ref No: 02/2026
Office: Office of the Director-General
Salary: R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum, Level 13, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration or Office Management as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in rendering administrative and executive office support.
Experience in the office of an Executive Manager will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service Regulations, policies and procedures.
Applicants must understand the functioning of national, provincial and local government.
Applicants must have knowledge of financial management, financial directives, project management, administrative systems and minute taking.
Required competencies include strategic capacity and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem-solving, people management, client orientation, communication, honesty and integrity.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage and coordinate executive and administrative support services to the Director-General and the Department.
The candidate will maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective flow of information.
Duties include conducting research, analysing information, compiling complex documents, scrutinising documents and determining required actions or information.
The candidate will provide strategic administrative support to the Director-General, compile meeting agendas and coordinate circulation of memoranda.
The successful candidate will liaise with strategic alliances and stakeholders and provide strategic management and leadership in the Office of the Director-General.
Enquiries
Mr I Chappell
Tel: 012 312 0476
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
Assistant Director: Presidential Hotline Ref No: 09/2026
Directorate: Presidential Hotline
Salary: R605 742 per annum, Level 10, plus benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration, Communications, Development Studies, Humanities, Data Analytics or a related field.
Applicants must have at least three years’ relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, project management, administration or customer care.
Applicants must have a good understanding of government policies, monitoring and evaluation and logging of cases.
Required skills include report writing, research methodology, analytical thinking and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Applicants must produce good quality work, be reliable and take initiative.
Applicants must have good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Applicants must be flexible and able to work with a team.
Applicants must be assertive, self-driven, client-oriented, customer-focused, solution-oriented and able to work under stressful situations.
Applicants must be able to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
Duties
The successful candidate will support the Presidential Hotline Directorate in ensuring good quality logging of cases.
Duties include effective monitoring, support to departments and provinces, and support for research, knowledge management and communication functions.
The candidate will manage case logging and tracking functions.
The successful candidate will manage and track complaints referred to national departments and provinces.
Additional duties include managing research, knowledge management, communication, project support and administration support.
Enquiries
Mr M Lehong
Tel: 012 312 0540
Application Details
Applications can be emailed to:
How to Apply
Applications must be posted or hand delivered to:
Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Attention: Human Resource Admin and Recruitment
Private Bag X944
Pretoria
0028
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
330 Grosvenor Street
Hatfield
Pretoria
0028
Applicants must quote the relevant post and reference number.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation official website.
Where an email address is provided under a specific post, applicants may submit applications to the relevant recruitment email address.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 07 August 2026 at 16:30.
Applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV only.
The CV must specify all experience and include the relevant dates in MM/YY format.
Applicants must provide three reference persons with names, contact numbers, email addresses and the capacity in which each reference is known to the candidate.
Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Applicants must meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Reference checks will be done during the selection process.
Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by DPME.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted once candidates are shortlisted.
The appointment is subject to positive outcomes of checks, including security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
For SMS posts, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
A maximum of three SMS candidates may undergo psychometric assessments.
For SMS posts, candidates must complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services before appointment.
The Department reserves the right to use practical exercises or tests for non-SMS positions.
The DPME reserves the right to cancel the filling of a vacancy or not fill a vacancy at any stage of the recruitment process.
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
If applicants are not contacted within three months after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement and undergo security clearance.