Administrative Officer Senior

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognized bachelor's degree in, preferably, the social sciences or research.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in primary and secondary research.
• All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
• No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge and appreciation of concepts and application of research methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge and appreciation of best practices/benchmark, service standards and customer care.
• Research skills. statistical analysis skills.
• Logical and methodical.
• Report writing.
• Project management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Listening skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Computer skills.

Duties

• Develop proposal on niche area research.
• Conduct a literature review.
• Develop data collection instruments and collect data.
• Undertake niche area research in law enforcement agencies.
• Compile research reports with findings.
• Undertake an assessment of community safety models.
• Conduct a literature review.
• Develop a research proposal.
• Develop data collection instruments.
• Compile research reports with findings.
• Gather information on the repository on research products.
• Provide logistical support on the dissemination of research results.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021).
• All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information.
• If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
• The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.
• Declaration must be completed and signed.
• The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications).
• Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, as well as late applications, will not be considered.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (Vetting, criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification).
• The Department of Community Safety reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.
• Candidate will be placed according to corridor coordination and the Department’s needs.
• The Department will not accept posted, emailed or hand delivered applications.
• We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application.
• Please Note:
• Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.
• If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.