ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Policy & Planning & Research
Designation: Assistant Director: Research and Development

Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Primary Function:
To manage and direct the research and development of human settlement programs in order to meet the Departmental’ s needs and capitalize on potential new research products.

Key Performance Areas:
• Provide leadership and management.
• Benchmarking.
• Research and development coordination.
• Manage and direct Research and Development.
• Research and investigate Trends.
• Provide input into the strategic plan and development in and the City.
• Building and maintaining strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Research and Strategy Benchmarking section.
• To efficiently and effectively manage the operational assets and resources of the Section cost effectively in accordance with the legislative framework of the City’s policies and procedures.
• To manage all aspects of the finance in the control of Research and Strategy Benchmarking section, including but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as the City’s policies and procedures.
• Providing quality report on the functions and performance of the Research and Strategy Benchmarking section which are factual, accurate and complete, timely;
• Contributes to and support the overall reporting requirements.
• To complying with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s Code of Ethics, manage and mitigate risk effectively.
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Sub-Directorate and individual performance.

Leading Competencies:
• Through understanding of the Housing sector, its legislative and Policy environment and the Local government function.
• Knowledge in various research and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of various data management systems.

Core Competencies:
• Experience in conducting research, including analyzing and synthesizing research reports and conducting primary research.
• Proficient in at least one statistical software.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and work closely with researchers of other disciplines.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at different management levels.
• Strong communication skills, Both written and oral.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role of research for development and how to achieve it.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ZOTFxDUTQRKPs-JsUAZdfAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tshifiwa Ndou
Tel No: 011 21 8100 /7975
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 02 AUGUST 2023

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

VACANCY CIRCULAR 051/2023

This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 02 AUGUST 2023

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
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