Evaluation of the Role of the Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation: Water and Sanitation in Polokwane, South Africa

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Page: 546-548

Engeline Zwane and Oupa Hlatshwayo (Department of Public Administration and Management, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

This paper seeks to evaluate the impact of the Planning Department, Monitoring as well as Evaluation (DPME) in South African’s Government Department. DPME is one of the South African Government establishments, brought in the year 2010, with the aim to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery in South African government department through performance monitoring and evaluation. Planning, monitoring, and evaluation are some of the finest ways to make sure a project is carried out according to the plan and produces the desired results and effects. As previously mentioned, The purpose of the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Assessment is to enable, affect, and promote efficient planning, monitoring, and evaluation of government programs targeted at enhancing outcomes, the impact on society, and the delivery of services. The focus of this article will be on the water supply, which is a common municipality service delivery in particular municipalities. Qualitative research approach will be employed. Data gathering will be based on yearly reports, observed reports on the water supply in the localities, and even quick conversations with the locals.