Job Requirements
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.
Duties
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.
What is the Salary
R1 101 468 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
Location
HSRC Building, Pretoria
How to Apply
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 – e-recruit.RPM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.DDSD@dsd.gov.za Project Coordinator: Sector Infrastructure – e-recruit.PCSI@dsd.gov.za Branch Coordinator – e-recruit.BC@dsd.gov.za Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1 – e-recruit.SWPDCP@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: HIV and AIDS Capacity Building – e- recruit.ADHACB@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.ADSD@dsd.gov.za Project Administrator – e-recruit.PAPMO@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo
Apply Before:
30 June 2026
Reference No:
O1/A/2026
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