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Job Requirements
B Degree (NQF 7) in Economics or Econometrics or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ managerial experience in a research and policy environment in private/ public sector. Key Requirements: Proven experience conducting applied economic research and producing policy-relevant papers or briefs. Experience in drafting Terms of Reference, managing commissioned research and supervising external Research Partners. Experience compiling and analysing economic and sectoral data, and producing timely analytical reports. Experience managing research project budgets and monitoring expenditure (programme level). Experience maintaining research registers and knowledge repositories (databases, libraries). Strong stakeholder engagement experience with government, research institutions, private sector and development partners. Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder research projects and facilitating steering committee processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and presentation skills. Project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and deliverables. Computer literacy (MS Office) and familiarity with economic/ data analysis tools. 119
Duties
Identification of Research Needs: Identify future and over-the-horizon research topics with potential impact on South Africa’s economy. Produce policy- relevant thought papers and economic analysis to support the Director and Senior Management. Project Initiation and Review: Draft Terms of Reference and letters of engagement for commissioned research. Prepare SRPs recommendation submissions and maintain a register of follow-up actions and interventions. Produce economic analysis for policy-oriented audiences. Facilitation and Monitoring of the Strategic Research Partners (SRPs) programme: Facilitate and monitor research commissioned to SRPs and monitor progress of studies. Monitor SRPs programme expenditure and ensure value-for-money and deliverable compliance. Oversight and Administrative Support: Provide support for the effective operation of the Knowledge Management Centre. Project-manage research projects commissioned to SRPs, establish steering committees, and disseminate outputs. Compile and maintain registers and ensure timely administration of research contracts. Stakeholder Management: Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing on microeconomic policy, enterprise development and competitiveness. Build and maintain relationships with government departments, research institutions, private sector and development partners. Ensure alignment of stakeholder contributions with strategic and policy object.
What is the Salary
R1 059 105 per annum, (all inclusive)
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Ms K Xaluva Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103
Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Apply Before:
3/23/2026
Reference No:
RESEARCH-013
Additional Information
In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African male, Coloured male and female, White male candidates, and persons with disabilities. 120
