RESEARCHER

Department: Department of Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Location: Pretoria Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits 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 knowle

• ✓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

• •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