Deputy Director: Research and Policy REF NO: DSAC-03/10/2023 at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three year Degree/ National Diploma (NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA) in the field of Social Sciences, Development studies/Public Administration/ Business Management or relevant qualification;
• Post Graduate qualification with Research Methodology will be an added advantage;
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage; 3-5 years relevant experience in the field of research and evaluation, Policy development, and project management;
• At least 3 years relevant experience at an Assistant Director level; Knowledge of Research and evaluation methodologies;
• Knowledge and understanding of policy development; Understanding of relevant policies, prescripts and legislations;
• Report writing, and dissemination of information;
• Project management skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Coordination and Presentation skills;
• People management; Knowledgeable in Public Finance Management Act;
• Computer literacy; Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Problem solving skills;
• Research and Evaluation skills. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to provide transversal research, and evaluation cluster-specific research and evaluation support and policy development coordination services;
• Draft research and evaluation data collection instruments; Draw sampling;
• Apply all relevant methods of data collection; Record data during the collection process;
• Development of literature and document review chapter for the research study;
• Draft the evaluation and research reports;
• Develop the Management response document out of the recommendations from the report;
• Develop Improvement Plans and manage the implementation (monitoring reports) of the Improvement Plans;
• Consult with branches/stakeholders to identify the strategic evaluation projects and research topics;
• Develop/update departmental Evaluation and Research Plan;
• Transcribe qualitative recorded data;
• Capture quantitative data in a data set; Analyse both qualitative and quantitative data;
• Manage the development of the DSAC policy register;
• Provide guidance to the department on how internal and external policies should be developed;
• Provide guidance on the development of the external policies by using the approved DPME Policy framework/guideline;
• Provide guidance on how to complete the first/initial Socio-Economic Impact Assessment report before it can be sent to the Presidency;
• Provide assistance on how to complete the second/final Socio-Economic Impact Assessment report before it can be sent through to the Presidency.