Assistant Director: Research And Policy Development

Assistant Director: Research And Policy Development: REF NO: HR4/4/3/2ASDRPD/UIF

SALARY: R424 104 per annum

CENTRE: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: A three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Management / Development Studies. Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Research and Policy Development and two (2) years' experience at a supervisory level. Knowledge: Policy Analysis, Development and Management, Research Management, Quality Management, Project Management, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relation Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA) Skills: Report writing, Project Management, Diversity Management, Policy Analysis, Development and Management, Computer Literacy (Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Statistical Software such as SPSS), Communication, Research Methodology, Conflict Management, Analytical and Creativity, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, People management

DUTIES: Facilitate policy development processes in UIF. Coordinate policy review in UIF. Facilitate and conduct research studies for UIF. Manage resources in the Sub-Directorate.

ENQUIRIES: Ms DM Ratau Tel: (012) 337 1706

Note: Coloureds, Indians, Whites and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Corporate Services: P O Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivery at corner Lilian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street, ABSA Towers Building, Pretoria,

FOR ATTENTION: Sub-

It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE: 21 August 2023 at 16:00

NOTE/ Instruction: 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 application for employment form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may 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. A recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience) is required. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. 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. Foreign qualification must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via email or fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed 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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and 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)