Head of Policy and Research Services needed at The Presidency Republic of South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate postgraduate or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA.
• 8 years’ experience at Senior managerial level. Process competencies: Communication, both oral and writing.
• Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Problem solving and analysis.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide policy support and advise to the Political Principals in The Presidency. Facilitate policy coordination in government through the Cabinet system and FOSAD.
• Liaise with Senior Officials responsible for research and policy development in government as well as Think Tanks and Research Institutions to identify research gaps and outcomes that impact on public policy and use such to make recommendations on interventions required.
• Provide technical support to the structures chaired by the President and Deputy President. Conduct socio-economic impact assessments in respect of policy outcomes.