Deputy Director: Research - Department Of Civilian Secretariat for Police Service

Closing Date: 20 August 2021

Post 26/01: Deputy Director: Research REF NO: CSP/13/2021

SALARY: R869 007 per annum

CENTRE: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Research Methodologies or relevant equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a related field of which 3 years must be at Assistant Director Level.
- Understanding and development of research strategies, policies and procedures.
- Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodology and analysis.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, good governance and Batho Pele Principles, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act, South African Police Service Research Framework and other government legislations.
- Computer literacy, Communication (verbal & written),
- Project management and presentation skills.
- Planning and organizing, Team leadership & development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-management, Conflict Management, Initiative, Self-driven, Innovative, Deadline drive, Excellent attitude towards work, Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Report writing skill. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

- Provide research and management support to the Director: Research.
- Develop service level agreements and memorandum off agreements.
- Develop and managing the research dissemination plan.
- Coordinate supply chain processes for research workshops, commissioning, participate in evaluating the proposals, dissemination, presenting, publications and events.
- Develop and cultivate relevant research networks in policing and safety environment such as academic safety and policing institutions, centres of excellence, research councils, South African Police Service and civil society.
- Facilitate the National Oversight Forum and other relevant seminars/workshops/dialogues pertaining to research and provide report thereof.
- Coordinate and participate in Research Committees and quality assure the minutes of the Committees. Influence, maintain and implement the Research Framework and Standard Operating Procedure.
- Manage the research cycle and conduct both quantitative and qualitative research studies. Contribute to the development of the CSPS research plan by identifying research topics, problem statements & relevant methodology; and managing the identification process with internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft concept notes and terms of reference to support research project.
- Develop and manage research project monitoring tools.
- Undertake primary and secondary research, including desktop, comparative and impact research studies.
- Analyse research findings and produce research reports.
- Develop and quality assure research briefing notes and facts sheets and coordinate the publications thereof.
- Present research findings to key internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop operational plans and manage operational risks.
- Management of physical, human and financial resources.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms NM Sefiti / Mr BK Shiphamele Tel No: (012) 393 4359/2500

APPLICATIONS:

Applications can also be emailed to recruitment1@csp.gov.za

DEPARTMENT OF CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE SERVICE

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is an equal opportunity, and gender sensitive employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Secretariat for Police service is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment.

APPLICATIONS:

Must be mailed timeously to Private Bag X922 Pretoria 0001 or hand delivered or couriered to 217 Pretorius Street, Van Erkom Arcade building 7th floor, Pretoria at the Reception Desk.

CLOSING DATE:

20 August 2021

NOTE:

- Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z.83 of the Public Service Act form only, (i.e. application for employment form), obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service and Administration website or Recruitment Office within the Secretariat for Police Service.
- Advertisements and accompanying notes must clearly capture the requirements for certification to reflect that applicants must submit copies of qualifications, identity documents and drivers licence (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post.
- The communication from the HR of the department regarding requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department.
- Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend the most suitable candidate.
- Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. The Secretary of Police Service has the right not to fill the post. All posts are based in Pretoria. Preference will be given to youth, people with disability and women in accordance with our employment equity.

- NB: Please ensure that your application reaches this office not later than 16h00 on weekdays.

Closing Date: 20 August 2021.

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