Job Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Social Science/Data Science/ Statistics, Economics, or relevant equivalent qualification. Three (3) years’ proven experience in conducting impact research. Proven experience regarding research on the impact of policies, strategies and procedures. Experience on conducting impact analysis to determine effectiveness and efficiency. Promote the use of science to promote violence prevention and public safety, including testing sustainability and scalability of interventions. Proven proficiency in applying evidenced-based research designs, including experimental designs, quasi-experimental designs, cohorts design, longitudinal design, and survey research. Demonstrate practical knowledge and extensive experience on impact research. Application of advanced quantitative research methodologies and procedures. Experience with research softwares such as SPSS, Stata, Python, Ms Excel. Advanced data visualisation: ability to create dashboards, GIS mapping, Tableau, Power BI will be an added advantage. Advanced experience of quantitative research procedures. Advanced analytical skills; communication, research report writing and presentation skills, minimal supervision and project management, planning and organising, team leadership, problem solving and decision making skills. Valid driver’s license.
Duties
Conduct evidenced-based research including quasi-experimental designs, cohorts design, longitudinal designs, survey research, longitudinal, experimental designs. Undertake quantitative impact analysis of legislation, policies and strategies on crime & violence prevention. Conduct primary and secondary research. Provide desktop research. Render research support through an active role in research planning including contribution to the Research Agenda development and review; and drafting of concept
What is the Salary
R605 742 per annum
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Mr O Phomane Tel No: (012) 4931 439
Can be emailed to ASD-Research@csp.gov.za
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
CSP/08/2026
Additional Information
Preference will be given to Coloured, Indian and White Males and Females in accordance with our employment equity plan.