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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 
 
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
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 June 2021 

 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online 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. 
 
 
OTHER POST
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY AND RESEARCH REF NO: HS 20/2021 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11), (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government
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REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate post-graduate (or higher qualification) in fields related to the Built Environment, Social Sciences, Economics, Human Geography or Human Settlements; A minimum of 5 years management level working experience of policy analysis and/or research writing and management in any of the following fields: Social Sciences, Built Environment, Human Geography, Economics or Human Settlements; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Master's Degree in relevant field of Built Environment, Social Sciences, Economics or Human Geography; Knowledge and experience in: Research and managing research or policy development projects; Sustainability initiatives and policies within the built environment; Human settlements and/or local government legislation and policies; must be willing to travel for work as required. Competencies: Proven knowledge in: Relevant public service legislation, policies, guidelines with focuses on human settlements, local government or related; Applying qualitative and quantitative research methods and policy development processes. Excellent skills in: Project management and administration; Research; Presentation and report-writing; Communication; Computer literacy in MS Office, Internet, Intranet and other relevant software packages. Ability to: Operate at a strategic level and manage engagements with stakeholders and partners; Advise and support government departments and municipalities on human settlements policy and research when requested; Work effectively both as part of a team and independently. 
 
DUTIES : Provide information on and interpretation of human settlement policies and relevant legislation; Design and conduct human settlements research projects that meet the research objectives of the Directorate, Chief Directorate, and the Department; Facilitate the development of human settlement policies, policy review processes, and policy guidelines in line with relevant human settlements legislation; Establish and maintain networks, partnerships, reference groups and consultation processes as necessary to support policy and research; Facilitate the dissemination of relevant human settlements policy and research outputs/information to relevant stakeholders; People and Operational Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P.N Sicetsha at Tel No: (021) 483 3837