Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst – Performance Management

About the role

The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will support GEMS in developing and implementing robust performance monitoring frameworks. Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the role is based at the Head Office in Pretoria and contributes to evidence‑based decision‑making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve M&E frameworks, systems and tools.
• Monitor organisational, divisional and strategic performance against the Annual Performance Plan, KPIs and targets.
• Collect, analyse, validate and interpret quantitative and qualitative performance data.
• Conduct performance reviews, trend and variance analyses to identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support the creation of Theory of Change models, logic frameworks and results‑based management tools.
• Coordinate data quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for senior management and the Board.
• Assist with evaluation studies, impact assessments, benchmarking and performance audits.
• Maintain dashboard reporting tools, KPI tracking systems and performance reporting frameworks.
• Provide technical support to divisions on performance information management and reporting standards.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Statistics, Economics or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in performance monitoring, data analysis and reporting within a public or private sector organisation.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package ranging from R641,679 to R802,027 per annum.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decision‑making and organisational learning.
• Professional development and career progression within a dynamic environment.