Evaluation and Monitoring Officer; ending

evaluation and monitoring officer (contract ending 30 june 2026) - (8539)

to provide temporary monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and administrative support within the centre for postgraduate studies during the maternity leave period of the incumbent, ensuring continuity in postgraduate data tracking, postdoctoral administration, bursary management (when required), and institutional reporting processes.

• a relevant bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, higher education studies, public policy, development studies, social sciences, or a related field.
• at least two (2) years’ relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, administration, or a related support role.
• experience in a higher education, research, or public sector environment will be an advantage.
• exposure to postgraduate administration, postdoctoral management, or bursary processes will be beneficial.

please note: preference will be given to internal candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

• continuity of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting functions within the centre for postgraduate studies during the maternity cover period.
• accurate collection, verification, analysis, and reporting of postgraduate data (including enrolment, progression, completion, postdoctoral, and funding information).
• timely preparation of routine m&e and management reports in line with institutional and external reporting requirements.
• effective maintenance of m&e databases, dashboards, and postgraduate records.
• administrative support for postdoctoral appointments, renewals, and monitoring processes.
• support for bursary administration and reporting, when required, including tracking and reconciliation.
• effective coordination and communication with faculties and central support units to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and deadlines are met.
• proper documentation and handover to ensure continuity at the end of the temporary appointment.
• analytical and detail-oriented thinking
• administrative and process discipline
• higher education context awareness
• coordination and stakeholder engagement
• planning and time management
• communication skills
• adaptability and reliability

closing date: 01 march 2026

for enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email ms busisiwe soldaat, (human capital department) email: mazwaib.za

nb: please note that this system does not allow applicants to upload cvs. It is thus important that applicants complete all sections comprehensively as failure to do so might disadvantage you. Please update your application on the system with the latest information as this will be the only criteria used for evaluation of your application by our panel.

the cape peninsula university of technology is committed to employment equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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