DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME REF
NO: DBE/29/2026
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services
Chief Directorate: Care and Support in Schools
Directorate: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum. (Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric
qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E); At least four (4) years of relevant technical
experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent in research; Experience in
consolidating, analysing, interpretating and presenting performance data;
Complex and technical report; Ability to write; Ability to engage in proactive and
informative discussions at all levels; Knowledge of Monitoring and
Evaluation(M&E and Research Methodologies; Understanding of frameworks,
indicators and techniques for assessing program effectiveness; Understanding
of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP); Knowledge of public
sector legislative and regularity environment; knowledge of policy formulation;
Leadership, management and conflict resolution skills; Strong organisational,
planning and problem-solving skills; Effective public relations and public
speaking skills; Interpersonal and computer skills (MS Office package).
Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment,
Financial Management and Change Management, promotion of
communication, innovation and creativity; Ability to prepare speeches; the
candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic;
Applicant must have a valid driver’s licence and willing to travel extensively.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the Directorate’s Annual
Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Operational Plan;
Collaborating with key role players ensuring that monitoring and evaluation of
the programme is aligned with the M&E Framework, including Provincial NSNP
Teams responsible for Monitoring, Reporting and Response (MRR); Reviewing
and strengthening the M&E Framework; Building processes or systems
towards MRR digitisation; Coordinating monitoring activities and ensuring the
Directorate meets its targets; Monitoring and facilitating internal and external
research/evaluation of the NSNP; Supporting and holding provinces
accountable for providing quality-assured and timeous reports; Consolidating,
analysing, and reporting on quarterly programme performance data; Reviewing
the Directorate’s monthly and quarterly performance information reports and
supporting evidence; Compiling and customising reports for various audiences
as requested by the Directorate; Reviewing and analysing provincial business
plans; Attending to internal and external audit findings, resolving audit matters
and reporting on progress; Identifying and reporting on key programme risks
on the Risk Register; Developing and reviewing monitoring tools and reporting
templates; Facilitating training on programme implementation; Communicating
effectively with internal and external stakeholders; Liaising and networking with
research organisations; Providing effective monitoring, evaluation and support
to Provinces, Districts, and Schools for compliance with the NSNP Framework
and Treasury Regulations. Ensuring performance development and
performance management of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : 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. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance