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.