Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Director: Sector Performance Monitoring and Reporting Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to fill the role of Director: Sector Performance Monitoring and Reporting. This is a crucial senior management position based in Pretoria, central to the department's strategic oversight and planning functions.

This opportunity involves leading the monitoring and reporting on environmental sector performance and transformation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring accountability and progress across key environmental priorities, both nationally and provincially.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Business Management, Public Management, or a relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level in the related field.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic management, monitoring and evaluation processes, project and financial management (PFMA and Treasury regulations), and government planning processes.
• Ability to develop and apply policies.
• Demonstrated strategic capability and leadership, coupled with strong people management and empowerment skills.
• Ability to gather and analyse information effectively.
• Knowledge of administrative and human resource procedures.
• Good coordination, organisational, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), report writing, and presentation skills.
• A strong sense of responsibility and loyalty.
• Ability to work long hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide strategic planning support for environment sector priorities, including the development and review of 5-year and annual sector plans, as well as Medium-Term Development Plan priorities.
• Provide leadership on planning support to intergovernmental working groups and sector partners.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of sector priorities, including the development of bi-annual, annual, quarterly, and 5-year performance reports, and conducting quality reviews.
• Lead and manage the portfolio of evidence and conduct assessments/evaluations of environment sector performance.
• Manage and provide oversight support for provincial planning and reporting, including the development and review of the Provincial Uniform Budget Structure and standardised performance measures and indicators.
• Assess provincial Annual Performance Plans, analyse and verify provincial quarterly performance reports, and evaluate the implementation of the Provincial Uniform Budget Structure.
• Manage the development and implementation of the Environmental Sector Transformation Programme, including the strategy and annual implementation plan.
• Manage the development of performance reports on the implementation of the Environment Sector Transformation Strategy and annual plan.
• Manage the coordination of Gender Forum meetings and lead/support events related to the Environment Sector Transformation Programme.

What the Work Involves

This senior role, based in Pretoria, is pivotal in guiding the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's strategic direction and accountability. The Director will be responsible for driving the development and review of critical 5-year and annual environmental sector plans, ensuring alignment with overarching departmental and national objectives.

Daily activities will involve leading teams in the meticulous monitoring of plan execution, drafting comprehensive performance reports for various cycles (quarterly, annual, bi-annual, and 5-year), and conducting thorough quality reviews of these reports. The position also entails providing crucial oversight and support to provincial planning initiatives, which includes assessing provincial performance plans and verifying reported progress. A significant component of the work will be to spearhead the Environmental Sector Transformation Programme, which involves crafting strategies, managing implementation plans, and reporting on progress. The Director will regularly engage with intergovernmental working groups, sector partners, and internal departmental teams to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to environmental management and transformation.