Deputy Director: Evaluations at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration or Human Resource Management with Research Methodology at (NQF Level 6).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at Junior Management level in report writing, designing and implementing evaluation frameworks, statistical procedures, research methods as well as an advanced working knowledge of all Transformation and Equity principles. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive evaluations of Transformation programmes, assessing their effectiveness, impact and outcomes.
• They will spearhead and coordinate research projects focused on Transformation-related topics generating critical insights and evidence-based recommendations to inform and shape policy decisions, ultimately driving positive change and improvement. Support evidence-based decision making by communicating insights from evaluation and research projects to stakeholders through clear, concise and well-structured reports and presentations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible to design, develop and review both evaluation and research measurement tools, including surveys, questionnaires and assessment frameworks, to ensure rigorous and effective data collection and analysis.
• Monitor the implementation of HR policies, practices and procedures to ensure alignment with and compliance to Transformation and Equity principles, promoting a fair and equitable work environment. Provide administrative line function and personnel support by leading, supervising and mentoring the evaluation and research team to ensure high quality outputs and professional development.