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FINANCIAL AND FISCAL COMMISSION (FFC) - HEAD: RESEARCH
FINANCIAL AND FISCAL COMMISSION (FFC)
The Financial and Fiscal Commission exists to provide proactive, expert and independent advice to promote the Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations (IGFR) System in South Africa, through empirical policy analysis and to ensure the realisation of our Constitutional values. The vision is to provide influential advice to promote an equitable, efficient and sustainable Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations system.
HEAD: RESEARCH
Ref: 003/2020
Remuneration - R1 251 183.00 - R1 495 956.00 pa (All-inclusive package)
The Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) is seeking to appoint a dynamic, goal driven, and people orientated individual with strong leadership skills, public sector experience, knowledge of government policies, interested in research, and the ability to undertake multiple priorities for the position of Head: Research on a permanent basis. The details of this position are as follows:
1. THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this full-time role is to provide leadership in the Division to produce research which enables the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) to provide evidence-based advice on promoting a sustainable and equitable Intergovernmental Fiscal System. The FFC’s key stakeholders are the Legislatures and Government.
2. LOCATION: GAUTENG OFFICE
3. KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• At least a Master’s degree in Economics, Public Finance or a related field;
• At least 10 years’ experience in research, partly gained within the public finance or intergovernmental fiscal relations system environment;
• Econometric and other macro-economic modelling experience will be an advantage.
• 10 years’ experience in a senior leadership position, leading a team of people from a range of professional backgrounds;
• Demonstrated understanding of the FFC mandate and evidence-based research landscape;
• Demonstrated experience in enabling interdisciplinary research collaboration;
• Strong communication and people management skills;
• Strategic Capability and Leadership;
• Programme and project management;
• Advanced problem solving and analysis skills;
• Delivery and Innovation; and
• Knowledge development and management.
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The key outputs of the Head: Research are as follows:
• Provide input for long-term policy and strategic planning requirements of the Research Division;
• Advance IGFR knowledge-generation, data and analytical modelling and dissemination according to a prescribed set of key performance indicators;
• Conduct quality assurance to ensure that the specified research content is delivered timeously;
• Develop and implement relevant research policy guidelines and directives;
• Promoting dialogue on policy research through workshops and seminars;
• Cultivate a professional relationship in the Secretariat and with Commissioners, Parliament, government, academia and related organisations within the intergovernmental fiscal relations environment;
• Achieve efficient and effective research management and administration by focusing on the output and financial planning, human capital management and risk management of the Research Division; and
• Assist the FFC in communication and disseminating Commission work and research findings.
• Strong communication and people management skills;
• Strategic Capability and Leadership;
• Programme and project management;
• Advanced problem solving and analysis skills;
• Delivery and Innovation; and
• Knowledge development and management.
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The key outputs of the Head: Research are as follows:
• Provide input for long-term policy and strategic planning requirements of the Research Division;
• Advance IGFR knowledge-generation, data and analytical modelling and dissemination according to a prescribed set of key performance indicators;
• Conduct quality assurance to ensure that the specified research content is delivered timeously;
• Develop and implement relevant research policy guidelines and directives;
• Promoting dialogue on policy research through workshops and seminars;
• Cultivate a professional relationship in the Secretariat and with Commissioners, Parliament, government, academia and related organisations within the intergovernmental fiscal relations environment;
• Achieve efficient and effective research management and administration by focusing on the output and financial planning, human capital management and risk management of the Research Division; and
• Assist the FFC in communication and disseminating Commission work and research findings.
The FFC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women and people with disabilities are invited to apply.
Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter using the advert reference number, indicating how they will fulfil the above responsibilities, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, proof of qualifications, copy of ID to email recruitment@ffc.co.za
Enquiries can be directed to: 011 207 2300.
Closing date: 31 July 2020.
Qualifications and other checks will be conducted on short-listed/recommended candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the FFC two months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.