Deputy Director: Policy and Research Development (Cultural) at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• A Minimum four-year Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Cultural Studies/Public Policy/Developmental studies or relevant Research and Policy Development qualification.
• 3-5 years relevant experience at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in Research and Policy Development within the cultural and creative industry; Knowledge of relevant policies and research methods

DUTIES :

• Planning and research development; Facilitate steering Committee Meetings for planning of research work, namely: identification and prioritization of research project;
• Facilitate policy consultations with relevant stakeholders, including government entities, artists, cultural institutions, and civil society; Represent the department at forums, workshops, and conferences related to culture and arts policy and research;
• Manage and Conduct Research projects; Commission and manage research projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Analyze trends, data, and reports to support evidence-based policy development; Develop, review and analyse Policies; Ensure alignment of cultural policies with national development plans and international conventions;
• Ensure policy alignment with the White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage, NDP 2030, and other national frameworks; Facilitate intergovernmental and sector-wide consultation processes on draft policy documents; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of cultural policies and their impact;
• Develop, manage operational and project budgets; Facilitate risk management register in the chief directorate by identifying project risks and development of risk action plans;
• Ensure compliance with risk action plan reports of the Chief Directorate.