RESEARCHER REF NO: DWYPD/012/2026

DWYPD; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 372,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

DWYPD seeks a Researcher to advance the department's agenda on socio-economic empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities. You will collect and analyse data, conduct literature reviews, and prepare executive summaries and reports to inform policy and strategy.

Based in Pretoria, the role requires a National Diploma/Degree in relevant fields and at least 3 years of research experience. Collaboration with stakeholders and ethical oversight are essential, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Matric and a National Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences or Public Administration/Management or related NQF 6 qualification.
• Minimum 3 years practical experience in the research field.
• Familiar with policy research, data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the research agenda related to women, youth and persons with disabilities’ socio-economic empowerment.
• Collect and analyse research data; prepare executive summaries, reports and presentations.
• Conduct literature reviews and provide research assistance to the Directorate.
• Support policy review and analysis of legislation and research reports; ensure ethical standards.

Skills

Policy research

Data analysis

Report writing

Verbal communication

Planning and organising

Team leadership

Ethical conduct

Education

Matric

National Diploma / Degree in Social Sciences or Public Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The mandate of the Department is to lead on socio-economic transformation and implementation of the empowerment and participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities through mainstreaming, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.

POST 32/164 – RESEARCHER REF NO: DWYPD/012/2026

SALARY:

R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits

CENTRE:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric Certificate and National Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences, Development Sciences, Public Administration/Management or a relevant NQF 6 qualification. A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the research field.

Knowledge:

• Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable to research and policy
• Policy research and analysis
• PMFA and Treasury regulations
• Batho Pele principles and application thereof
• Research methodologies, data collection, synthesis and analyses
• Knowledge management and Data Literacy

Skills, Primary:

• Diversity awareness, Analytical and report writing skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Applied strategic thinking
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Planning and organising
• Continuous improvement
• People management and development
• Team leadership

Secondary:

• Basic Budgeting and Financial Management
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Project management
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Networking and building bonds
• Impact and influence
• Diversity management

Personal Attributes:

• Ethical behaviour
• Honestly and Integrity
• Emotional Intelligence
• Passion and Achievement driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Respect for copyrights/aversion to plagiarism

DUTIES:

Contribute to the implementation of the research agenda related to women, youth and persons with disabilities’ socio-economic empowerment and gender equality; Collect and analyse research data; Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate tools and techniques; Participate in the compilation of research executive summaries, reports and presentation; Conduct literature reviews; Prepare and update research data; Provide relevant research papers and/or reports; Provide research assistance and support to the Directorate.

Provide inputs and support in the review and analysis of policies/bills/legislation/research/reports:

Conduct analysis of identified policies/bills/legislation/research reports, provide inputs and where necessary, identify areas of possible review; Participate in forums or meetings for policy dialogues and discussions; Ensure research complies with ethical standards and relevant regulations; Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.

Render Information Knowledge Management support:

Provide assistance with data capturing activities; Maintain the Research, Legislation and Policy Register records for the department; Assist with the identification and maintenance of relevant stakeholders and audience for dissemination of research findings; Support the implementation and operationalization of the Departmental Knowledge Management Strategy, as well as relevant DPSA knowledge management directives, policies, and circulars, to promote effective knowledge-sharing, retention, and management practices across the department; Facilitate and coordinate the participation of subject matter experts in contributing, reviewing, and maintaining knowledge products within the departmental knowledge hub, ensuring that information is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational knowledge-management standards.

Render Administrative and Secretarial support to the Directorate:

Assist with setting up of interviews; Provide assistance with copywriting and editing of documents; Maintain administrative records; Assist with drafting of submissions; Prepare/write/type/documents, presentations, memorandums, letters and reports on behalf of the Directorate; Arrange meetings, take minutes and compile reports; Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms Ntando Buthelezi at 066 077 7002

NOTE:

Preference will be given to African Male/Female, Coloured Female/Male, White Female/Male, Youth as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.

The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. 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. Further, personnel suitability checks, including security vetting, competency assessment will be conducted, as such transfer/promotion/appointment will be made subject to positive outcomes of personnel suitability checks. Successful candidates shall be required to enter into performance agreement within three (3) months of assuming their duties in the Department, and within one (1) month of the date of their appointment conclude the prescribed contract of employment. Designated employees shall be required to disclose their financial interest within 30 days after assumption of duty. The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In the filling of these posts, it is the intention of the Department to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of this position and the candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference as the objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be taken into consideration.

CLOSING DATE:

18 September 2026 at 16:00

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