The Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport was established following the re-assignment of the functions of roads and transport from the former Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport to the former Department of Public Safety, Security and Liaison. The executive authority of the Department is vested in the responsible Member of the Execut...
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An undergraduate Degree in Economics or related field.
5 years or more experience in an economic development environment of which 3 years should be at the junior management level.
Knowledge of all relevant prescripts and legislation regulating economic development. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Manage the research undertaken for the department in promoting the evidence based decision-making processes and attainment of set objectives. Monitor research quality to ensure that the outcome and recommendations made are valid/ not questionable.
Engage in the network sessions/ meetings with researchers and different stakeholders for capacitation, sharing of best practices and many other research purposes.
Develop and review departmental policies and guidelines on economic research in alignment with Provincial and National documents.
Partake in the processes of developing departmental strategic plan, operational plan and other administrative plans and reports to enhance departmental governance.
Manage the resource of the Sub-Directorate, which include human, asset, and budget resources.