WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

​NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. Will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.


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​ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH, REF NO: HS 02/2022 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours degree (or higher) qualification in Social Science, Economics, Human Geography or the Built Environment; A minimum of 3 years working experience of policy analysis and/or research development in any of the following fields: Social Sciences, Built Environment, Human Geography or Economics; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities with restrictive or limited driving abilities, may also apply. Recommendation: Master's Degree in relevant field. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Constitution, housing and local government dispensation and legislation; Research methodologies; Copy and development editing; Writing and reviewing documents; Policy analysis; Political environment in South Africa and Western Cape; Built environment/housing sector; Skills needed: Research design and implementation; Policy design and formulation; Analytical; Planning; Process design; Interface management; Written and verbal communication; Human resource and financial management; Proven computer literacy; Writing ability, including the ability to edit and develop consistent and coherent written material. 
 
DUTIES : Design and produce high quality, well written and rigorous research outputs including primary research and analysis of secondary data and research sources; Facilitate the development and formulation of well written and clear human settlement policies, policy guidelines and briefings and the design and implementation of policy review processes; Establishment and maintenance of networks, partnerships and provide support to internal and external stakeholders; People and financial management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Sicetsha at Tel No: (021) 483 3837 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co