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DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION

Job Details

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

Contact Details

Duduzile Magampa
012 843 6704
Pretoria, Gauteng

Description

DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: 23/02/06

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : Manage the production of the scientific and technological activities on government STI investments to support economic growth and development. Coordinate the STI budget across government. Ensure STI cooperation between the Department of Science and Innovation and other government departments. Support the national system of innovation and the monitoring and evaluation of the Research and Development Information Platform. Ensure strategic programme management, including empowerment and financial management of the allocated budget.

ENQUIRIES : Duduzile Magampa Tel No: 012 843 6704

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be emailed to drdp@dst.gov.za

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification in science, public administration, social sciences, policy, engineering, economics, statistics, or development studies. At least five years of experience at a middle management level in policy research, development analysis and implementation. Knowledge and understanding of economics. Knowledge of national databases, international sources and networks of best practice work on science, technology and innovation (STI) indicators. Knowledge of the South African Statistical Quality Assessment Framework. Good knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and corporate governance systems. Knowledge and management of relevant legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of policy analysis and implementation. Policy development and managerial skills. Excellent writing, presentation and verbal skills. Financial, change and stakeholder management skills. Negotiation and problem-solving skills. People management and empowerment skills. Customer and service delivery orientation. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and under pressure. Innovative, creative and diplomatic.