Researcher

Overview

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.

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
• 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
• Impac t 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 c opyrights/ aversion to plagiarism

Responsibilities

• 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 supp ort 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 a ccurate, 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
• Maintai n 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 st akeholder relationships

How to apply

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