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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER 
 
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 : 16 November 2020 
 
 
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 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
 
OTHER POST
 
 
POLICY AND STRATEGY RESEARCHER: (POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS) AND (ECONOMIC STRATEGY) REF NO: DOTP 52/2020 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Premier, Western Cape Government
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REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-years’ experience within a research environment. Recommendation: A post-graduate qualification in the Social Sciences would be advantageous; Working knowledge of project management; Experience in the following: Social and economic policy (and/or other related fields) development and implementation; Working with applied innovative methodologies; managing stakeholder relations, facilitation and be strong in networking; Background in the coordination of the government planning cycle; Ability to conceptualise, analyse, interpret, synthesise and present (qualitative and quantitative) complex information; Proven working experience in a fast-paced, flexible and dynamic environment. Competencies: Extensive working knowledge of the following: Public management theory and practice; Public policy analysis and public policy development processes; Use of innovative methods in research and policy design; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration or similar; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Intergovernmental and international relations; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Outstanding planning, organizing and people management skills; Proven computer literacy skills; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers; Excellent communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Research and analyse the provincial policy environment; Identify critical areas for provincial government intervention; Provide input into multi-functional policy and strategic responses; Assist in the development of appropriate, integrated and multi-disciplinary government programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Martinus at Tel No: (021) 483 3437