Deputy Director: Innovation at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Statistics, Econometrics/Economics, Development Studies. A postgraduate qualification in one or more of the above-mentioned disciplines will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of junior management experience on salary level 9 or 10 in conducting research analysis in labour market and education and training. Research and development of Public Administration Practice. Strong Technical competence and proven experience in research, research design, data analysis and Monitoring and Evaluation methods.

DUTIES :

• Mine complex data to inform planning, utilise SPSS, Stata, Atlas TI or any software to analyse data, Develop and maintain an efficient Labour market Information system (LMIS), develop LMI Frameworks/policies, develop research methodology and sample size for all research projects, consolidate complex data for scientific understanding and decision making, perform statistical analysis and data interpretation, Data cleaning in line with SASQAF principles, develop research reports, conduct research studies on labour market and other areas of the entity, undertaking research on the state of the labour market, keep abreast and lead the development in research on labour markets and the skills system, Develop data visualizations and infographics manage and coordinate implementation of research and LMI frameworks, forecast the number of beneficiaries that the NSF could support in priority areas.
• Develop Innovative ideas in project and program management to enable the NSF to optimize resource allocation, streamline processes, and enhance project outcomes. Facilitate innovation in NSF; Manage Innovation; Implement innovation. Develop and update NSF’s strategy and partnerships and keep abreast of innovations and leading practices in skills development through research and evaluation. Facilitate collaboration across departments to encourage the exchange of ideas and knowledge;
• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals. Track and report on the implementation of approved research and LMI Findings/initiatives; submit proposals to governing structures for approval of all research/LMI initiatives.