Assistant Director: Human Settlements Policy & ResearchNkangala District (Emalahleni)

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Administration / Development Studies or any relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably in research and policy environment in public sector.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Knowledge:
• Knowledge must be well-versed in all aspects related to research processes as well as qualitative research.
• Problem solving, communication, computer Literacy, interpersonal, policy development in policy development, research methodologies, analysis with SPSS is essential.
• Skills:
• Analytical and innovative, research, policy analysis policy development, computer literacy, excellent business/report writing, decision-making and problem solving, stakeholder management, financial management, presentation, Monthly and quarterly reporting.

Duties

• Applicant to conduct research related to policy development.
• To develop, review, analyse existing and new policies.
• Facilitate and coordinate policy workshops to disseminate information to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in planning and application of research to enhance effectiveness of government communication.
• Conduct research, collect data, analyse, Interpret and summarizes findings and provide recommendations.
• Prepare research reports and present research findings at various stakeholders meetings (internal and external).Provide assistance in general managerial tasks, including financial management to ensure optimal resource

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Notes from the department

• Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records check;
• Citizenship check;
• Credit worthiness check;
• Previous employment (reference checks);
• Qualification verification.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, 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.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.