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HEAD OF POLICY AND RESEARCH SERVICES (REF: PRS/PRES/2026)

THE PRESIDENCY

Salary band

R 1 885 710

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

PSC 22/270

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About this role

Department

THE PRESIDENCY

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R1 885 710 per annum (level 15) (All-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Hons Degree/Postgraduate or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA. 8-10 years’ experience at Senior managerial level. Process competencies: Communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Problem solving and analysis. Knowledge management. Core competencies: Financial management. Strategic capability leadership. Program and project management. People management and empowerment. Change Management. Stakeholder Management. Knowledge: In depth understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Good understanding of government policies, programmes, strategies, projects and plans. Public Service Regulatory Framework. Government systems. Good knowledge and ability to use appropriate research methodologies. Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. Knowledge of assessment and reviews techniques.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide policy support and advise to the Political Principals in The Presidency. Facilitate policy coordination in government through the Cabinet system and FOSAD. Liaise with Senior Officials responsible for research and policy development in government as well as Think Tanks and Research Institutions to identify research gaps and outcomes that impact on public policy and use such to make recommendations on interventions required. Provide technical support to the structures chaired by the President and Deputy President. Conduct socio-economic impact assessments in respect of policy outcomes.

Enquiries

Ms Nonhlanhla Mshengu (012) 300 5895

Notes

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: PRS/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

Closing Date

10 July 2026

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Requirements

·A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Hons Degree/Postgraduate or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA
·8-10 years’ experience at Senior managerial level
·Process competencies: Communication, both oral and writing
·Client orientation and customer focus
·Honesty and integrity
·Service delivery innovation
·Willing to work extended hours, when necessary
·Problem solving and analysis
·Knowledge management
·Core competencies: Financial management

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide policy support and advise to the Political Principals in The Presidency
·Facilitate policy coordination in government through the Cabinet system and FOSAD
·Liaise with Senior Officials responsible for research and policy development in government as well as Think Tanks and Research Institutions to identify research gaps and outcomes that impact on public policy and use such to make recommendations on interventions required
·Provide technical support to the structures chaired by the President and Deputy President
·Conduct socio-economic impact assessments in respect of policy outcomes

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✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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