Deputy Director: Research and Policy Development at The Department of Employment and Labour September, 2026

- Deputy Director: Research and Policy Development at The Department of Employment and Labour
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Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Deadline: Oct 5, 2026
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The Department of Labour will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners, which are aimed at:? Improved economic efficiency and productivity Employment creation Sound labour relations Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workpl...

Deputy Director: Research and Policy Development
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification National Diploma
- Experience 5 years
- Location Gauteng
- City Pretoria
- Job Field Research and Development
REQUIREMENTS :
- An undergraduate qualification in Social Sciences / Public Administration or Management / Development Studies / Public Policy / Social Security Administration at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- Five (5) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Research and Policy Development and three (3) years' experience at Assistant Director level.
- Knowledge: Policy Analysis, Development and Management. Research Management. Quality Management. Project Management. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Labour Relations Act (LRA).
- Skills: Report Writing. Project Management. Diversity Management. Policy Analysis, Development and Management. Computer Literacy (Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Statistical Software such as SPSS). Communication. Research Methodology. Conflict Management. Presentation. Planning and Organizing.
DUTIES:
- Monitor policy development processes in UIF. Monitor policy review in UIF.
- Manage research studies for UIF. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment / Assets) the Sub-Directorate.
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