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Requirements

Proven experience in designing and managing a medium-term research agenda for a large organization.

Experience producing economic intelligence briefs and applied economic analysis for policy audiences.

Experience managing research programmes and strategic research partners (contracting, commissioning and project management).

Experience managing knowledge centres, libraries or research repositories and procurement of data sources.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret economic indicators and present findings clearly.

Experience coordinating research across multiple teams and producing consolidated outcomes/ reports.

Experience in presenting economic information to senior stakeholders and foreign economic representatives.

Proven people management experience, including supervision, staff development and performance management.

Experience managing programme budgets and reporting on financial and operational risks.

Excellent report-writing, presentation and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office and data tools.

Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally as required.

Duties

Development of medium-term research agenda.

Conceptualise and manage the department's medium term research agenda.

Develop technical capacity in 117 priority research areas and ensure access to international best practice methodologies.

Provide advice and guidance on industrial development research.

Coordination of research across the dtic and production of outcomes.

Produce monthly economic intelligence briefs and policy oriented economic analysis.

Track and participate in international, regional and local economic policy debates.

Coordinate research inputs across divisions and consolidate analytical outputs for policy use.

Management of the dtic’s Knowledge Management Centre (KMC).

Supervise the operation of the Knowledge Management Centre, including procurement and maintenance of databases and library resources.

Manage financial reporting for the KMC and ensure access to relevant economic databases and media sources.

Management and implementation of the Strategic Research Partners (SRPs) programme.

Oversee the Strategic Research Partners programme: develop TORs, commission research and manage SRP contracts.

Project manage contracted research, disseminate SRP outputs and develop policy advocacy interventions based on SRP findings.

Compile and present economic information to ambassadors and missions.

Collect and analyse economic indicators and prepare concise briefs for Ambassadors/Foreign Economic Representatives.

Support SA foreign economic missions with economic intelligence and market insights.

Directorate management.

Manage staff, financial resources and assets of the directorate.

Lead strategic and operational planning and ensure timely reporting on business plans and targets.

How to apply

Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za

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Notes

In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to Coloured female, White male candidates and persons with disabilities.