Assistant Director: Research And Evaluation Coordination

In brief

Overview This position is for an Assistant Director: Research And Evaluation Coordination within the Department of Cooperative Governance. Based in Pretoria, this role is a Level 09 position with an annual salary of R487 197. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating research and evaluation efforts, conducting policy analysis, and developing various decision support products for the department. What you will do * Conduct policy analysis and support policy development projects. * Conduct applied research in key priority areas using a variety of analytical methods and techniques. * Develop and refine decision support products including memoranda, policy papers, briefing notes, concept documents and any other inputs into draft legislation. * Write reports, presentations and/or short study-briefs for non-research audiences. * Coordinate requests from internal and external students seeking to undertake academic research within the Department. Requirements (from the original advert) * A 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in Political Science / Development Studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. * 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. * Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). * A valid driver’s license and travelling. * Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising, Coordination, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Project Management, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Focus, Team Leadership, Diversity Management, Communication (Verbal & Written). * Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Research methodology. Policy analysis. Methods to analyse issues and trends pertinent to the mandate of Cooperative Governance. Who should apply This role is suitable for candidates holding a 3-Year National Diploma or Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Political Science, Development Studies, or a related field, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Outlook) and possess a valid driver’s license, with a willingness to travel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong generic competencies in areas such as planning, organisation, problem-solving, project management, and communication, coupled with in-depth technical knowledge of research methodology, policy analysis, and issues relevant to Cooperative Governance. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-cooperative-governance-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-ad-r-ec Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management

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