Job Requirements
Ideal candidate’s profile: The successful candidate must have an appropriate recognized Advance Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree NQF level 7 in the field of Social Sciences/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Public Administration / Development Management. 3-4 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level or equivalent level in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development of Public Administrative Practices, Data Management, Data Analysis, Project Planning and Management. Experience in inspections will be an added advantage. Knowledge of research practices, human resource practices, corporate governance, financial management, public management and administration. Knowledge of project planning. Ability to develop research and monitoring tools. Knowledge of research methodologies and research software. Report writing skills, presentation skills, analytical skills, project management skills, people management skills, communication skills. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Must possess a valid driver’s license (with exception to people with disabilities) and be willing to travel and work extensively both in a team and with minimal supervision. An understanding of the Constitutional Values and Principles (CVPs) in Section 195 and how these CVPs contribute towards effective public service delivery. An understanding of how the post supports the role of the Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding CVPs. Must have a valid driver’s license. (with exception to people with disabilities) and willingness to travel extensively.
Duties
Conduct service delivery inspections and research. Statistical reporting, data collection and analysis. Conduct Citizens forum, outreaches, awareness and stakeholder engagements. Promote Constitutional Values and Principles in the Province. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of Departmental quarterly and annual performance in compliance with Constitutional Values and Principles. Provide support in conducting research on Leadership and Human Resource Practices in the Public Service. Provide support to the Organisation through participation in various committees of the Organisation. Evaluate the performance of the Limpopo Provincial Public Service using indicators and standards for each of the CVPs in Section 195 of the Constitution. Design and develop research projects’ proposals and/or project plans. Conduct monitoring and evaluation and research on Public Administration as per the mandate of the PSC. Evaluate Public Administration practices in the Provincial Departments and develop solutions to identified challenges. Conduct service delivery investigations and inspections. Conduct Research in Human Resource Management and Development Practices and develop solutions to identified challenges. Draft reports emanating from the key performance areas, including the report on Compliance of the Constitutional Values and Principles (Section 196). 84
What is the Salary
R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package. The package includes a basic salary (70%/75% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion of 30%/25% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
Location
Public Service Commission Limpopo Provincial Office, Polokwane
How to Apply
You can apply on www.psc.gov.za under “vacancies”. Forward your application/s stating the relevant erence number to: The Director-General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
ReferenceNo:
DD/R/LIM/11/2025