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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NEEDS, RESEARCH

East London, South Africa

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Reference Number

DHS22/02/2025

Department

Human Settlements

Salary Package

R525 081 per annum (Level 10)


RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Responsibilities

  •   Coordinate the review of Mid-Term, Strategic Integrated and Sustainable Human Settlements Research Agenda.
  •  Conduct research into the housing and human settlement sector.
  •  Compiled the business plan for the execution of research on identified areas of specific research projects in support of policy development and programme development.
  •  Liaise with research partners and stakeholders and maintain a database of relevant institutions.
  •  Gather relevant information sources and verify data contributions.
  •  Maintain proper mechanisms for data collection and storage.
  •  Analyse data, form conclusions and report on finds for consumption and utilisation.
  •  Administer proper reporting process.
  •  Ensure timely and adequate dissemination of research findings.
  •  Maintain a database/repository of research material in a consumable and user-friendly format.
  •  Report on a regular basis on researched products through establishment reporting lines and mechanisms for tracking research applications.
  •  Maintain mechanisms for controlling access to and classification of information.
  •  Monitor, evaluate, and follow up on the implementation of research findings and recommendations ensure adequate co-ordination, interaction and feedback.
  •  Intervene timely and/or on an ad-hoc basis with follow-up research and recommendations for utilisation in practice.
  •  Institute follow-up procedures and reviews.
  •  Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate.
  •  Ensure sound employment relations.
  •  Quality control of the work delivered by the subordinates.
  •  Advising subordinates about all aspects of the work.
  •  Manage the performance and conduct of subordinates and research section.
  •  Ensure that subordinates are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively through the utilisation of inter-alia, knowledge management.
  •  This would include providing mentorship and guidance to subordinates to assist them to integrate theory and practice, and to develop appropriate skills.
  •  Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communications arrangements in the unit.
  •  The development and management of the workplan of the unit and reporting on progress as required.

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REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

  •   National Senior Certificate.
  •  National Diploma (NQF level 6) B/ Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Administration/BAdmin/Human Settlements/Social Science/Developmental Studies or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA with 3 years supervisory level experience in the field.
  •  Knowledge of human settlements policies and procedures, information management, government policies and prescripts, public service regulatory framework and performance management.
  •  Human Settlements experience will be an added advantage.
  •  Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
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