RESEARCHER REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/239 Strategy, Operations and Compliance: Research Management

An appropriate B-degree (NQF Level 7) in Research or related field of qualification. Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in research field or relevant. Knowledge and skills in the Criminal Justice system and policy framework. Knowledge of research methodologies. Information and data gathering tools and system skills. Analysis tools and methods skills. Qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills. Task/time management skills. Innovative skills. People management and empowerment skills. Administration skills. Communications skills. Planning and Prioritising skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Computer skills in MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Vivo, Adobe, Zoom and MS Teams. Basic Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration specifically: The Public Service Act and Regulations and The NPA Act. A valid driver’s license.

Identify key policy and research issues for the NPA on continuous scanning of the internal and external environment. Developing system and processes. Conduct research and evaluations. Process internal and external research requests in the NPA. Creating mechanisms to ensure proactive, need-based policy and research service delivery. Monitoring and evaluating the impact of policy interventions. Liaison with all clients in the NPA and Corporate service. Assisting with other tasks of the unit as and when required by the management of the unit.

Marthi Alberts Tel No: (012) 845 6275

e mail: [email protected]

Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre- entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants Who Are Successful Must Please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. ERRATUM: DDPP: Durban - Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Ref No: Recruit 2026/204 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026 is hereby withdrawn.

PSV Circular 25 of 2026, Post 25/99