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  • Posted: Feb 10, 2026
    Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
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  • The Office of the Premier has identified five Strategic outcome oriented goals, namely: Provincial integrated planning; Coordinated Provincial performance monitoring and evaluation; Improved government communication system; Improved security management; and Effective coordination of government policies and programmes.
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    Deputy Director: Research Services

    MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

    • Research management; Comprehensive report writing; Strategic capability and leadership. Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; People management and empowerment. Programme and project management; Service delivery innovations; Problem solving and analysis; Communications as well as Client orientation and customer focus. 

    REQUIREMENTS

    • An appropriate Bachelor's Degree in Research, Social Science, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Policy Development, Population and Demography (NQF Level 7). A post graduate Degree (Honours, Masters or PHD) in Research,Social Science, Policy Development will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Junior Management Level, preferably in the fields of research management and policy development. Practical knowledge of government policies on research management legislatives and regulatory frameworks. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A valid driver’s license would be an added advantage.

    DUTIES

    • Manage research services to inform decision making, policy development and strategy development for the Mpumalanga Provincial Government 
    • Develop and Implement the research agenda and research strategy for Mpumalanga Provincial Government Manage the establishment of the research partnerships with institutions of higher learning and research institutions 
    • Develop research repository and maintain it for the Mpumalanga Provincial Government 
    • Compile high level analytical reports on the assessment of the state service delivery and citizen access to support executive decision making. 
    • Manage the provision of administrative support services.

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    Interested and qualified? Go to Mpumalanga Office of the Premier on erecruitment.mpg.gov.za to apply

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