Researcher
DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Pay or stipend
- R413 001 p.a. (Level 08) + benefits
- Closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
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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
Enquiries
Ms Ntando Buthelezi at 066 077 7002
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