Deputy Director: Research Services needed at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced National Diploma in Social Science, Economics, Development Studies, Policy Development, Population and Demography (NQF 7), or equivalent qualification. A Postgraduate Degree/Diploma (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a Junior Management level, preferably in the field of Research Management. 

DUTIES :

• Coordinate the establishment of the research partnerships with institutions of higher learning/research institutions Facilitate research collaboration with institutions of higher learning/research institutions
• Foster partnership and promote research collaborations between institutions of higher learning/research institutions and provincial departments
• Develop, improve, accelerate and strengthen research capacity in the province Coordinate Mpumalanga Research Institute activities
• Manage the implementation of the Provincial Research Agenda Facilitate the coordination of provincial Research Forum Manage the compilation of research agenda reports Render supervisory services.