ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RESEARCH REF NO: REFS/017357

CENTRE : Johannesburg

DUTIES : Conceptualising research themes, undertaking research investigations and analysis, presenting work. Collecting and processing reliable data. Critically analysing and interpreting data to draw clear practical conclusions for human settlements. Disseminating research findings and information to various stakeholders in the province and sector. Leading in material layout, editing and publication of completed research work. Providing background research and information for defining the research agenda. Ensuring progressive management of the research function within the Directorate. Attending inter-sectoral summits, conferences and forums. Providing inputs as requested on housing related issues. Planning, organising and hosting the Gauteng, Policy, Research and Strategy forum. Compiling research reports in line with acceptable research methodologies and quality standards. Reporting back on tasks, allocating resources and identifying required budget for research projects outlined in the annual operational plan. Developing and executing project plans. Providing key administrative and logistical support for critical projects. Identifying possible research funding sources. Identifying possible partnerships for effective human settlements development and implementation. Supervise junior staff and administration functions of the unit.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mogaswa at 072 313 8052

APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 23 June 2023

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NOTE : Requirement of applications: No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Whites, Indian females, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a Z83, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). Certified copies will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).