Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) Careers / Vacancies

The mission of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation is to facilitate, influence and support effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of government programmes aimed at improving service delivery, outcomes and the impact on society.

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) in South Africa plays a crucial role in the government’s efforts to improve service delivery, outcomes, and societal impact. It is responsible for facilitating, influencing, and supporting effective planning, monitoring, and evaluation of government programs.

Here are some key points about DPME:

• Vision and Mission: The DPME aims to develop and coordinate evidence-based planning, monitoring, and evaluation to achieve developmental outcomes and impact.
• Strategic Framework: The department operates under the Medium Term Strategic Framework for 2019-2024 and has a National Evaluation Plan for 2020-2025.
• Recent Activities: Minister Maropene Ramokgopa recently addressed the collision between a train and a private truck in the Northern Cape and has presented the Budget Policy Statement for the 7th administration.

For more detailed information, including strategic plans and recent updates, you can visit the official DPME website.

The Department focuses on implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 using the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) as an implementation and monitoring tool. The MTSF identifies the important actions required to implement the aspects of the NDP for which government is responsible over the medium to long term. Critical government programmes are periodically evaluated to determine the efficiency and effectiveness, as well as their impact, on society.