Assistant Director: Research and Evaluation Coordination REF NO: AD:R&EC

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Overview This role is for an Assistant Director: Research and Evaluation Coordination (REF NO: AD:R&EC) within the Departments Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The position is based in Pretoria and offers a salary of R487,197 per annum at Level 09. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting policy analysis, applied research, developing decision support products, writing reports, and coordinating academic research requests within 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 Candidates with a 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in Political Science / Development Studies or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7, and 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office packages, possess a valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel. Essential generic competencies include planning, organising, coordination, problem-solving, decision-making, project management, people management, client orientation, team leadership, diversity management, and communication (verbal & written). In-depth technical knowledge of research methodology, policy analysis, and issues pertinent to the mandate of Cooperative Governance is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-research-and-evaluation-coordination-ref-no-ad-r-ec-departments-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management

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