Assistant Director: Research And Evaluation Coordination REF NO: AD:R&EC

CoGTA; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 438,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

CoGTA in Pretoria is seeking an Assistant Director: Research and Evaluation Coordination to lead policy analysis and manage research projects within the department.

The role requires a relevant degree, 3-5 years’ experience, strong MS Office skills, and a valid driver’s license; you will design briefing notes, support draft legislation, and coordinate research requests to inform policy decisions.

Qualifications

• A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Political Science / Development Studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy analysis and support policy development projects.
• Conduct applied research in priority areas using various analytical methods.
• Develop decision support products: memoranda, policy papers, briefing notes, concept documents.
• Write reports, presentations and short study-briefs for non-research audiences.
• Coordinate requests from internal and external students for academic research.

Skills

Planning and organising

Coordination

Problem solving

Project management

People management

Communication (verbal & written)

Travel required

Education

Degree in Political Science / Development Studies

Tools

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

Assistant Director: Research And Evaluation Coordination REF NO: AD:R&EC

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in Political Science / Development Studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3- 5 years’ experience in a related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). A valid driver’s license and travelling. Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising, Coordination, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Project Management, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Focus, Team Leadership, Diversity Management, Communication (Verbal & Written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Research methodology. Policy analysis. Methods to analyse issues and trends pertinent to the mandate of Cooperative Governance.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Conduct policy analysis and support policy development projects. Conduct applied research in key priority areas using a variety of analytical methods and techniques. Develop and refine decision support products including memoranda, policy papers, briefing notes, concept documents and any other inputs into draft legislation. Write reports, presentations and/or short study-briefs for non-research audiences. Coordinate requests from internal and external students seeking to undertake academic research within the Department.

ENQUIRIES : Mr R Plank, Tel No: 084 706 4672

CLOSING DATE : 30 October 2026

NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS position will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capability, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.