Senior Administrative Officer - Research & Analysis

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 351,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Community Safety, is seeking a Directorate staff member to lead research policy and information management. The role involves developing research proposals, conducting literature reviews, and producing reports that inform community safety strategies.

The incumbent will coordinate data collection, analyze findings, and support dissemination of results, contributing to evidence-based policy.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and a recognized bachelor’s degree in social sciences or research.
• 2–3 years’ experience in primary and secondary research.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and tools.
• Strong report writing, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals on niche area research and conduct literature reviews.
• Develop data collection instruments and collect data.
• Undertake niche area research in law enforcement agencies and compile findings.
• Assess community safety models and disseminate results.
• Provide logistical support for dissemination of research results.

Skills

Research methods

Literature review

Data collection

Report writing

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or research

Job description

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Community Safety, is seeking a Directorate staff member to lead research policy and information management. The role involves developing research proposals, conducting literature reviews, and producing reports that inform community safety strategies.

The incumbent will coordinate data collection, analyze findings, and support dissemination of results, contributing to evidence-based policy.