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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND EVALUATION COORDINATION

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Job Details

Published date: July 10, 2023
Closing date: July 21, 2023

Contact Details

Mr J Beukman
(012) 395 4640
Pretoria, Gauteng

Description

CLOSING DATE : 21 July 2023

NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered). The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal records and verification of educational qualification certificates. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND EVALUATION COORDINATION REF NO: 31989/03

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Conduct policy analysis and policy development projects. Conduct policy research using a variety of analytical methods and analysis techniques. Develop and refine memoranda, issue papers, policy papers or draft legislation. Write reports, presentations and/or short study-briefs for non-research audiences. Conduct research as identified on the Departmental Annual Performance Plan.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J Beukman Tel No: (012) 395 4640
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to cogta140@ursonline.co.za. URS Response Handling Tel No: (012) 811 1900.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate, a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/ Development Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA) with 3-5 years’ experience in related field. An Honours Degree would be and added advantage. Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word. Additional requirement: Driver’s license. Travelling. Generic Competencies: Planning and organizing, Problem solving & decision making, People management & empowerment, Team leadership. Communication (verbal & written) Technical Competencies: In depth knowledge of Research methodology. Policy Analysis. Methods to analyse issues and trends pertaining to the mandate of Cooperative Governance. Experience of research relating to local government. Knowledge and experience of evaluation methods will be an advantage.