Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) – South Africa

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) is a national department under the national government of South Africa.

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 focus of the Department is on the implementation of 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.

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Minister

  • Ms Maropene Lydia Ramokgopa (Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation) (ANC)

Deputy Minister

  • Mr Seiso Joel Mohai (Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation) (ANC)

Director General

  • Dr Robert Nkuna

Chief of Staff

  • Ms Zanele Hlatshwayo

Chief Financial Officer

  • Ms Camagwini Ntshinga

Deputy Directors General

  • Mr Lindsay Martin (Acting: Planning Coordination)
  • Mr Godfrey Mashamba (Evaluation, Evidence and Knowledge Systems)
  • Ms Josephilda Nhlapo-Hlophe (Acting: Sector Monitoring)
  • Mr Ntabozuko Nomlala (Acting: Corporate Services)
  • Adv Gugulethu Thimane (Public Sector Monitoring and Capacity Development)

Senior Management

  • Mr Maxwell Fuzani (Head of Office: Deputy Minister)
  • Dr Sifiso Ngcobo (Head of Office: Director General)
  • Mr Lawrence Ngoveni (Director: Communication and Marketing)
  • Mr Tom Nkosi (Chief Director: Strategy and Communication Services)
  • Mr Sipho Seakamela (Special Advisor: Minister)
  • Mr Tembile Yako (Special Advisor: Minister)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Litha Mpondwana (Media Liaison Officer: Minister)
  • Ms Tracy Mudau (Office of the Deputy Minister)
  • Mr Phetole Rampedi (Cabinet Liaison Officer: Minister)

Secretaries

  • Ms Anneke Veenswijk-Nel (Private Secretary: Minister)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:The Union Buildings, East Wing, Government Avenue, Pretoria, 0001
Postal Address:Private Bag X944, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 312 0000
Website:www.dpme.gov.za