Policy and Strategy Researcher

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Department of Health Full time

Closing Date- 2024/04/08- Reference Number- WCG240320-2- Tracking Number- DOTP 19/2024- Job Title- POLICY AND STRATEGY RESEARCHER - INNOVATION (2 positions available on 12 month contract )- Department- Department of the Premier- Salary level- 9- Enquiries- Mr T Görgens at (021) 483 3082- Job Type- Contract- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Western Cape- Location - Town / City- Cape Town, CBD- Job PurposeConduct policy research and analysis and provide strategic implementation support to the Directorate in the implementation of the innovation for Impact strategic framework which supports the Recovery Plan of the Western Cape Government.
- Minimum Requirements- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law Economics, Planning, Built Environment and/or related fields; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience- Recommendation- A post-graduate qualification in the Social Sciences and/or related field; Experience in the following: Social and economic policy development and implementation or related environment; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.- Key Performance Areas- Render implementation support on the Innovation for Impact implementation plan; Assist with the following: Strategy development and implementation of the innovation implementation plan to rollout the activities in the plan; Assist the innovation team to: Identify, develop and/or strengthen and manage strategic partnerships in relation to the areas of work; Support the Director General and VIP 5 Innovation and Culture lead on key for a in relation to the innovation programme and related initiatives; Developing innovation capabilities towards the attainment of the WCG provincial strategic priorities and outcomes; Capacity building and implementation support of key strategic programmes and projects.- CompetenciesKnowledge of the following:
Strategy development support, monitoring and review processes; Policies of the government of the day; Provincial policy and strategy development processes; Latest trends in public sector innovation and innovative methodologies; Provincial strategy - PSP and Recovery Plan; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the WCG; Project management; Applied innovative methodologies; Managing stakeholder relations.

Skills needed:
Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Design (web design, in-design); Strategy development; Research; Facilitation; Planning; Presentation. Ability to: Conceptualise, analyse, interpret, synthesise and present (qualitative and quantitative) complex information; Work collaboratively and flexibly across teams within the organisation.
- Remuneration- R 424 104 per annum (Salary level 9), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.- Notes



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