Director: Research and Development: Polokwane (Directorate: Research and Development) at Limpopo Office of the Premier

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Coordinate the review and implementation of the Provincial Research & Development Framework.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Provincial Research & Innovation Agenda.
• Manage and coordinate the Limpopo Research Ethics Committee (LPREC).
• Facilitate & Coordinate the Limpopo Research Forum.
• Manage the Limpopo Policy Research Repository.
• Manage the Directorate.

Prerequisites
REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Senior Certificate / equivalent plus an appropriate undergraduate qualification  (NQF level 7) in Public Management or Administration or equivalent qualification in the relevant field / area as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience at Middle / Senior Managerial level.
• SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate upon appointment.
• A valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.

Person Profile
CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management,   Change Management, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Negotiation skills, People management, Financial management, Planning & organizing, Time management, Strategic planning, Policy analysis and development, Good communication skills, Group dynamics, Diversity management, Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Leadership skills, Change and knowledge management, Project management.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of research & development and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service such as: Public Service Regulations, National Research Foundation Act, National Research & Development Strategy, Science and Technology White Paper, Ten Year Innovation Plan, Indigenous Knowledge System Policy.

Closing Date: 28 February 2026