Junior Policy Analyst: Strategic Policy ● REF NO: FPR 29/25

City of Cape Town; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 533,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cape Town is seeking a Policy Analyst to support policy and strategy development. You will engage in research, analysis, and communication to align policies with the City's objectives while providing strategic support to the team. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in policy work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in policy development and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to policy strategies and development.
• Manage a policy portfolio and draft relevant documentation.
• Communicate outcomes through presentations and reports.

Skills

Research

Policy Analysis

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

3-year tertiary qualification

Postgraduate degree (preferred)

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Future Planning & Resilience ● Policy & Strategy

BASIC SALARY: R532 737 PER ANNUM

Requirements:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (postgraduate degree

preferred)

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Research: Conduct research in relation to the review and

development of strategies, policies and by-laws and

to support the work of the Branch.

• Policy analysis: Use professional knowledge to analyse

strategies, policies and by-laws under development and

provide recommendations to ensure policy development is

in alignment with the City’s strategic objective

• Policy development: Manage a policy portfolio by engaging

with senior line officials, providing process support and advice

,drafting policy instruments, and communicating professional

policy knowledge.

• Strategic support: Provide strategic support by means

of research, policy drafting, memo drafting, minute taking,

meeting and workshop participation, and preparing

presentations.

• Communication: Communicate the outcomes of policy

research, analysis and development through presentations

at meetings, discussions, and forums and through written reports

• Advocacy: Participate in the Advocacy Programme

by identifying and supporting the development of an advocacy

approach for issues as it relates to the portfolio of policy work.

• Administration: Handle routine policy administration requests

and maintain information systems relevant to the Branch's

policy tracking system and other important data systems

to support monitoring and reporting.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.

Closing date: 27 July 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.