About the Role
The North West Provincial Government is looking for a dedicated Assistant Director: Research and Evaluation based in Mahikeng. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing the Provincial Research and Evaluation Agenda, which is essential for enhancing public service delivery in the region. This position not only provides an opportunity to contribute to vital research projects but also fosters partnerships with knowledge institutions, ensuring that the province keeps pace with innovative practices and data-driven decision-making.
Your work will have a direct impact on the lives of the citizens of Mahikeng and the surrounding areas, as you help coordinate capacity-building programs that empower local research capabilities. By facilitating research and evaluation projects that align with provincial priorities, you will play a critical role in shaping policies and strategies that address the needs of the community, making this a rewarding opportunity within the South African government sector.
About the Department
The North West Provincial Government is committed to effective public service through research and evaluation. This department focuses on enhancing the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that policies are informed by thorough research and evidence-based practices. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in service delivery, which is essential for the overall development of the province.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement the Provincial Research and Evaluation Agenda.
- Facilitate research and evaluation projects that support provincial priorities.
- Coordinate capacity-building programs for research and evaluation at provincial and local levels.
- Establish and maintain the Provincial Research and Evaluation Technical Working Group.
- Administer the Research and Evaluation Data Warehouse effectively.
- Foster partnerships with knowledge institutions to enhance research capabilities.
- Assist in managing research contracts, including MOUs and MOAs.
- Cultivate relationships with internal and external research stakeholders.
- Drive innovation initiatives within the province.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant three-year tertiary qualification in fields such as Economics, Social Sciences, or Monitoring & Evaluation at NQF level 7 or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related discipline, with at least 2 years at a supervisory level.
- Strong understanding of research and evaluation design techniques and methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
- Proficiency in data collection, questionnaire design, and administration.
- Familiarity with national, provincial, and local government structures.
- Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and data analysis skills.
- Effective communication, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills.
How to Apply
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Requirements
Three- year appropriate tertiary qualifications in Economics, Social Sciences, Population, Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Innovation or related field at NQF level 7 and equivalent qualification (NQF and credits) 3.-5 years’ experience applicable to the relevant discipline of which 2 years should be at Supervisory level.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Research and Evaluation design techniques and methods, Qualitative and quantitative, Design thinking.
data collection and data encoding, Questionnaire design and administration, Understanding of national, provincial and local government structures and relationship, policy analysis, Monitoring and evaluation.
Computer literacy skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, reporting skills, Critical thinking and analytical skills, Data analysis; using statistical package for both Economic and Social Sciences, Geographical Information systems, Effective communication and writing skills, Negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills, Coordination facilitation skills, Conflict management and Evaluation techniques.
Job Duties
Facilitate the development and implementation of the Provincial Research and Evaluation Agenda.Facilitate and coordinate capacity building programmes for research and evaluation at Provincial and local spheres.
Facilitate research and evaluation projects in support of the Provincial Priorities.
Facilitating the establishment of the Provincial Research and Evaluation Technical Working Group.
Administering Research and Evaluation Data Warehouse.
Foster and sustain partnership with knowledge institutions.
Assist in handling research contracts MOU and MOA processes.
Assist with Lease, network and build relationships with internal and external research stakeholders.
Assist in coordination of innovation in the province.
