Manager (Research And Policy)

Ethekwini Municipality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Durban is seeking a Manager for the Research and Policy Section. This role involves managing the section's activities, advising on housing policies, and ensuring effective communication and implementation of programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, along with significant relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Computer literacy and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience, with 2 years at a supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy required.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Research and Policy Section's activities.
• Advise the Council on housing aspects.
• Formulate draft housing policy.

Skills

Research & Analysis

Public Consultation

Planning & Organising

Programme & Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or Public Administration or Public Policy

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing the Research and Policy Section.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Advise the Council on key aspects of housing in the Durban Metropolitan Area.
• Formulate draft policy on housing aspects.
• Review and update the Strategic Housing Framework for the Durban Metropolitan Area and Housing Assistance Programmes.
• Provide input into the Metro Housing Unit business plan.
• Ensure that all existing and new housing policies and programmes within the Durban Metropolitan Area are implemented, monitored, evaluated and reviewed.
• Assist in the managing and running of the resource centre.
• Collect and compile primary and secondary data required to facilitate the sustainable delivery of housing and establish databases and a resource centre of such data.
• Input data into GIS databank maintained by the Land Section.
• Reviews and provides input into various forums on housing issues.
• Assist in production of publications and mass communication.
• Draft documents, reports, papers and workshop material for management and executive.
• Co‑ordinate with other councils / departments / units to ensure integration between housing policy / strategy and other sectoral policy.
• Manages and directs the activities of the Research and Policy Section.

Competencies

• Research & Analysis
• Public Consultation
• Socio‑Economic / Socio‑Political Awareness
• Planning & Organising
• Programme & Project Management
• Financial Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct
• Impact & Influence
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Strategic Capability & Leadership

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Sciences or Public Administration or Public Policy or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social Sciences or Public Administration or Public Policy or any other related and equivalent qualifications.
• 6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.