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Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration or Human Resource Management with Research Methodology at (NQF Level 6). A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at Junior Management level in report writing, designing and implementing evaluation frameworks, statistical procedures, research methods as well as an advanced working knowledge of all Transformation and Equity principles.

Special Requirements (Skills needed) Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills enabling them to extract actionable insights from complex data sets.

Additionally, they will be effective communicators, capable of articulating their findings in a clear and concise 10 manner to diverse stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.

Successful candidates will possess excellent advisory skills, enabling them to provide expert guidance and strategic recommendations to programme owners, thereby informing programme development and optimisation.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive evaluations of Transformation programmes, assessing their effectiveness, impact and outcomes.

They will spearhead and coordinate research projects focused on Transformation-related topics generating critical insights and evidence-based recommendations to inform and shape policy decisions, ultimately driving positive change and improvement.

Support evidence-based decision making by communicating insights from evaluation and research projects to stakeholders through clear, concise and well-structured reports and presentations.

The successful candidate will be responsible to design, develop and review both evaluation and research measurement tools, including surveys, questionnaires and assessment frameworks, to ensure rigorous and effective data collection and analysis.

Monitor the implementation of HR policies, practices and procedures to ensure alignment with and compliance to Transformation and Equity principles, promoting a fair and equitable work environment.

Provide administrative line function and personnel support by leading, supervising and mentoring the evaluation and research team to ensure high quality outputs and professional development.

How to apply

Email: motlatso.mabetwa@dod.mil.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.

Use the correct email address associated with the post.

Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.

Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.

Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.

Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.

Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.

Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.

However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.

Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

The Department does not accept applications via fax.

Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.

Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).

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The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.

The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) OTHER POSTS