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CHIEF DIRECTOR: RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Job Details

Published date: March 12, 2023
Closing date: March 17, 2023

Contact Details

Mr M Cilo
Mthobisi@dpme.gov.za
(012) 312- 0540
Pretoria, Gauteng

Description

CHIEF DIRECTOR: RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 11/2023
NPC Secretariat

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible to: manage, coordinate and facilitate specific research and research projects to inform planning and ensure the implementation of a knowledge management strategy for the National Planning Commission. Develop the NPC research agenda, per sector and research synthesis methodology to support the National Development Plan. Create a systemised approach for guiding on going analysis needed to address gaps and for identifying opportunities for innovation and policy making/ adjustments drawing on data and information. Manage and establish systems and processes for collecting, managing and sharing of data and information with all stakeholders, including policy makers. Manage and facilitate collaborative partnerships and liaise with stakeholder to set NPC research agenda, disseminate policy information and interface with funders and research intelligence institutions. Manage, develop and maintain a NPC sharing and storing Knowledge Management Repository. Ensure efficient management of the Chief Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cilo Tel No: (012) 312- 0540 or Email: Mthobisi@dpme.gov.za

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in the areas of Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in economics, social science, political science, international relations and public management/administration or related fields. A (NQF 8) and experience in Communications, Research or Knowledge Management will be an added advantage. A Minimum of 8 years’ Senior Management level of which 8 years must be at senior management (SMS) level. A valid drivers-license. A good understanding of economic, social, political, development planning, justice and governance issues. Good understanding of government across the three spheres and partners for development. Knowledge of government prescripts, policies, administrative processes, practices, and programmes. A good understanding of the National Developmental Planning, National Planning Commission (NPC), National Development Plan (NDP) and its implementation processes. Ability to foster and manage effective stakeholder engagements, collaborative working arrangements, partnerships with other centre of government departments and social/development partners to ensure co-ordinated and integrated actions. Willingness to travel on a regular basis. Competencies & Skills: Management skills including communications, people management and empowerment, and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership. The ability/experience to create an environment for high performance culture and staff development. Ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal). Highly developed negotiation and conflict management skills. Strategic and analytical skills. Research and policy analysis skills. Financial management and project/programme management skills. Good computer literacy skills. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be assertive and self-driven, innovative and creative, client orientated and customer focused, solution orientated and able to work under stressful situations.