Deputy Director: Researcher REF: 60/2024 (MESP) at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma/Degree or NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Social Sciences or Development Studies as recognised by SAQA, coupled with 3 years’ experience in the field of Research and Research methodology.  

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

 The successful candidate must have sound knowledge and understanding of: -

• the Interpretation of relevant legislation; Research Procedures; Awareness and understanding of the cultural climate within the Public Service; Policy development; Research; Planning; Proposal writing; Report writing; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Communication with other Government Organisations, Private Sector and Educational Institutions; Knowledge management, Computer Literacy in MS Office and a valid driver’s licence. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will be required to conduct and implement transverse systemic and integrated research and analysis for the Department with the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate and integrate research activities of the Directorate; Identify areas of research and analysis and develop initial policy position papers;
• Manage outstanding research matters between the Directorate and all Business Units and Research Institutions;
• Manage research activities of the Senior Manager; and Manage the production and publication of research results.