Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field; 
• 7 – 9 years’ experience in the discipline of which 4 years at a Professional Officer level; 
• Must have a valid Driver’s license; 

 Primary Function:

• Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee for the achievement of the political mandate. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s functional strategic planning; 
• Execute project planning process in contribution to the Directorate’s business planning process; 
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency procedures; 
• Provide sound strategic advisory services; 
• Render research services; 
• Ensure effective control of project financial resources; 
• Ensure effective management and control of allocated assets; 
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems; 
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the research findings and project deliverables.