Jobs · Gauteng · Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Researcher
Re-advertisement, (All those who applied are encouraged to re-apply)
Closes Friday 6 November 2026 at 16:00
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Research post in the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Suits people with a social sciences or public administration diploma or degree and at least 3 years of research experienc
- Duties include collecting and analysing research data, writing reports, and reviewing policies, bills and legislation on empowerment and gender equality.
- Must have a Matric certificate and a National Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Development Sciences, Public Administration/Management, or a relevant NQF 6 qualification.
- Must have at least 3 years of practical experience in the research field.
- Also required: knowledge of research methods, policy analysis and Batho Pele principles, plus MS Office skills.
- The post is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and is a re-advertisement, so people who already applied are encouraged to apply again.
- Applications go by email to Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za. Enquiries go to Ms Ntando Buthelezi on 066 077 7002.
- The advert does not state a closing date.
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Requirements
- Matric Certificate and National Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences, Development Sciences, Public Administration/Management or a relevant NQF 6 qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the research field.
- Knowledge:
- Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable to research and policy;
- Policy research and analysis;
- Policy research and analysis;
- PMFA and Treasury regulations;
- Batho Pele principles and application thereof;
- Research methodologies, data collection, synthesis and analyses;
- Knowledge management and Data Literacy.
- Skills, Primary:
- Diversity awareness, Analytical and report writing skills, verbal and written communication skills;
- Applied strategic thinking;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Planning and organising;
- Continuous improvement;
- People management and development;
- Team leadership.
- Secondary:
- Basic Budgeting and Financial Management;
- Problem solving and decision-making;
- Project management;
- Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite);
- Networking and building bonds;
- Impact and influence;
- Diversity management.
- Personal Attributes:
- Ethical behaviour;
- Honestly and Integrity;
- Emotional Intelligence;
- Passion and Achievement driven;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
- Respect for copyrights/ aversion to plagiarism.
Duties
- Contribute to the implementation of the research agenda related to women youth and persons with disabilities’ socio-economic empowerment and gender equality;
- Collect and analyse research data;
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate tools and techniques;
- Participate in the compilation of research executive summaries, reports and presentation;
- Conduct literature reviews;
- Prepare and update research data;
- Provide relevant research papers and/or reports;
- Provide research assistance and support to the Directorate.
- Provide inputs and support in the review and analysis of policies/bills/legislation/research/reports:
- Conduct analysis of identified policies/bills/legislation/research reports, provide inputs and where necessary, identify areas of possible review;
- Participate in forums or meetings for policy dialogues and discussions;
- Ensure research complies with ethical standards and relevant regulations;
- Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Render Information Knowledge Management support:
- Provide assistance with data capturing activities;
- Maintain the Research, Legislation and Policy Register records for the department;
- Assist with the identification and maintenance of relevant stakeholders and audience for dissemination of research findings;
- Support the implementation and operationalization of the Departmental Knowledge Management Strategy, as well as relevant DPSA knowledge management directives, policies, and circulars, to promote effective knowledge-sharing, retention, and management practices across the department;
- Facilitate and coordinate the participation of subject matter experts in contributing, reviewing, and maintaining knowledge products within the departmental knowledge hub, ensuring that information is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational knowledge-management standards.
- Render Administrative and Secretarial support to the Directorate:
- Assist with setting up of interviews;
- Provide assistance with copywriting and editing of documents;
- Maintain administrative records;
- Assist with drafting of submissions;
- Prepare/write/type/documents, presentations, memorandums, letters and reports on behalf of the Directorate;
- Arrange meetings, take minutes and compile reports;
- Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
How to apply
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Enquiries
Ms Ntando Buthelezi at 066 077 7002
Notes from the department
Preference will be given to African Male/ Female, Coloured, Female/Male, White female/Male, Youth as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 165 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/231: RESEARCHER REF NO: DWYPD/018/2026 Re-advertisement, (All those who applied are encouraged to re-apply) SALARY: R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits CENTRE: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: Matric Certificate and National Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences, Development Sciences, Public Administration/Management or a relevant NQF 6 qualification. A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the research field. Knowledge: Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable to research and policy; Policy research and analysis; Policy research and analysis; PMFA and Treasury regulations; Batho Pele principles and application thereof; Research methodologies, data collection, synthesis and analyses; Knowledge management and Data Literacy. Skills, Primary: Diversity awareness, Analytical and report writing skills, verbal and written communication skills; Applied strategic thinking; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Continuous improvement; People management and development; Team leadership. Secondary: Basic Budgeting and Financial Management; Problem solving and decision-making; Project management; Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite); Networking and building bonds; Impact and influence; Diversity management. Personal Attributes: Ethical behaviour; Honestly and Integrity; Emotional Intelligence; Passion and Achievement driven; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to maintain confidentiality of information; Respect for copyrights/ aversion to plagiarism. DUTIES: Contribute to the implementation of the research agenda related to women youth and persons with disabilities’ socio-economic empowerment and gender equality; Collect and analyse research data; Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate tools and techniques; Participate in the compilation of research executive summaries, reports and presentation; Conduct literature reviews; Prepare and update research data; Provide relevant research papers and/or reports; Provide research assistance and support to the Directorate. Provide inputs and support in the review and analysis of policies/bills/legislation/research/reports: Conduct analysis of identified policies/bills/legislation/research reports, provide inputs and where necessary, identify areas of possible review; Participate in forums or meetings for policy dialogues and discussions; Ensure research complies with ethical standards and relevant regulations; Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external partners. Render Information Knowledge Management support: Provide assistance with data capturing activities; Maintain the Research, Legislation and Policy Register records for the department; Assist with the identification and maintenance of relevant stakeholders and audience for dissemination of research findings; Support the implementation and operationalization of the Departmental Knowledge Management Strategy, as well as relevant DPSA knowledge management directives, policies, and circulars, to promote effective knowledge-sharing, retention, and management practices across the department; Facilitate and coordinate the participation of subject matter experts in contributing, reviewing, and maintaining knowledge products within the departmental knowledge hub, ensuring that information is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational knowledge-management standards. Render Administrative and Secretarial support to the Directorate: Assist with setting up of interviews; Provide assistance with copywriting and editing of documents; Maintain administrative records; Assist with drafting of submissions; Prepare/write/type/documents, presentations, memorandums, letters and reports on behalf of the Directorate; Arrange meetings, take minutes and compile reports; Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships. ENQUIRIES: Ms Ntando Buthelezi at 066 077 7002 APPLICATIONS: Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za NOTE: Preference will be given to African Male/ Female, Coloured, Female/Male, White female/Male, Youth as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.