RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER REF NO: O1/A/2026

Directorate: Population Research and Information

SALARY :

R1 101 468 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a
basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension
Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.

CENTRE :

HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Social Science
including Population Studies and Demography Plus 3-5 years’ experience at a
junior management level. A Postgraduate qualification in Social Science will be
an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service
Regulations and Public Service Act. Knowledge and understanding of the
Constitution of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Public
Service Statutory Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Population
Policy White Paper. Knowledge and understanding of the Programme of Action
of the International Conference on Population Development.

Knowledge and understanding of the POPIA. Knowledge and understanding of ethical frameworks within government. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act programmes. Knowledge and understanding of
social development sector policies. Knowledge and understanding of research
methodology. Knowledge and understanding of the public management and
administration principles. Knowledge and understanding of the National
Development Plan including Medium Term Development Plan. Knowledge and
understanding of the management strategic plans and budgeting.

Knowledge and understanding of the financial prescripts of the public service, costing methodologies and performance management. Competencies needed:
Strategic capability and leadership skills. Quantitative and qualitative data
collection, analysis and interpretation skills. Proposal and research report
writing skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial
management skills. Policy Analysis and development skills. Information and
knowledge management skills. Communication skills. Problem-solving and
change management skills. People management and empowerment skills.

Stakeholder management skills. Computer literacy, including data analysis
software skills. Planning and coordination skills. Presentation and facilitation
skills. Risk management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Quality
management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work
under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and
independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost
consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Time Management. Attention to details.
Ethical conduct.

DUTIES :

Manage the design, development and implementation of research frameworks
and methodologies aligned to Population policy priorities and departmental
strategic objectives. Manage the implementation of capacity development on
population and social development research. Coordinate stakeholder
engagement and partnerships on matters of technical support and
implementation of programmes. Manage and report on the performance of the
sub-directorate in line with the set of regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms M Golden Tel No: (012) 312-7831