RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER

A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Social Science including Population Studies and Demography Plus 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. A Postgraduate qualification in Social Science will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act. Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Statutory Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Population Policy White Paper. Knowledge and understanding of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population Development. Knowledge and understanding of the POPIA. Knowledge and understanding of ethical frameworks within government. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act programmes. Knowledge and understanding of social development sector policies. Knowledge and understanding of research methodology. Knowledge and understanding of the public management and administration principles. Knowledge and understanding of the National Development Plan including Medium Term Development Plan. Knowledge and understanding of the management strategic plans and budgeting. Knowledge and understanding of the financial prescripts of the public service, costing methodologies and performance management. Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation skills. Proposal and research report writing skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Policy Analysis and development skills. Information and knowledge management skills. Communication skills. Problem-solving and change management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Stakeholder management skills. Computer literacy, including data analysis software skills. Planning and coordination skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Risk management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Quality management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Time Management. Attention to details. Ethical conduct.

Manage the design, development and implementation of research frameworks and methodologies aligned to Population policy priorities and departmental strategic objectives. Manage the implementation of capacity development on population and social development research. Coordinate stakeholder engagement and partnerships on matters of technical support and implementation of programmes. Manage and report on the performance of the sub-directorate in line with the set of regulations and prescripts.

Ms M Golden Tel No: (012) 312-7831

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: For Research Policy Manager – [email protected] Deputy Director: Systems Development – [email protected] Project Coordinator: Sector Infrastructure – [email protected] Branch Coordinator – [email protected] Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1 – [email protected] Assistant Director: HIV and AIDS Capacity Building – e- [email protected] Assistant Director: Systems Development – [email protected] Project Administrator – [email protected] FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two referees must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If applying for more than one position, applicants must submit separate applications for each position. Shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents on the date of the interview. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS (submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enroll for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security clearance. Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 - 12 may be subjected to a competency assessment during the selection process. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the date of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates, and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023, Regulation 67. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Mr R Khobatha. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/69