CHIEF DIRECTOR: RESEARCH, AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

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.

APPLICATIONS : Applicants are urged to submit the applications using this URL
https://recruitment.dwypd.gov.za/ General enquiries may be brought to the
attention of Mr Zuko Bebula Tel No: (012) 359 0417/ Mr Joseph Mahlangu Tel
No: (012) 359 0238

CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026 at 16:00

NOTE : All fields in the Z83 application form on https://recruitment.dwypd.gov.za/ must
be completed in full, in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess
the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is
therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and signed, noting the
importance of the declaration. South African applicants need not to provide
passport numbers. Candidate must respond “Yes “or “No “to the question
whether you are conducting business with the state. If “Yes”, details thereof,
only shortlisted candidates will submit the Declaration form for conducting
business with the state when shortlisted for the application. It is acceptable for
applicant to indicate “not applicable” or leave a blank to the question “In the
event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately
relinquish such business interest?” Applicants are not required to submit copies
of qualifications and other relevant documents, but must submit the completed
and signed Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of
the Department regarding the requirement for certified document will be limited
to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only the shortlisted candidates for a post
will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the
interview, following communication from HR. Applications received after the
closing date will NOT be considered or accepted. Correspondence is limited to
short-listed candidates only; should you not hear from us within six weeks of
the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Non-RSA
citizens/permanent resident permit holders must submit a copy only when
shortlisted. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be
accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). Should you not hear from the Department within three (3)
months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill
and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three
(3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability
based on the post’s technical skills that are 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 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. Appointments will only be made on the first notch of
the advertised salary level. Note that in terms of the Protection of Personal
Information Act, 2021, the Department will ensure the protection of applicants
‘personal information and only collect, use and retain applicants’ personal
information for the purposes of recruitment and selection processes. The
Department shall safeguard such personal information against access by
unauthorised persons, unlawful disclosure, or breaches. 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

POST 28/77 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: RESEARCH, AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DWYPD/010/2026

SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), fully inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) qualifications in Social Sciences, Policy,
Research, Knowledge Management, Economics, Development Studies, or a
related field. A postgraduate degree (NQF 8 and above) in Policy, Research,
Knowledge Management, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field
shall be an added advantage. Certificate of successful completion of National
School of the Government’s SMS Pre-Entry programme prior appointment. A
minimum of 5 years’ experience in research, policy development and analysis
or knowledge management experience at a senior management level; Skills:
Research and analytical skills, Report writing skills, Communication skills
(written and verbal), Computer skills, Programme and Project Management
Skills, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Change Management;
knowledge; Research coordination, Policy development, analysis and
evidence synthesis, Stakeholder engagement and negotiation, Knowledge
management systems. Personal Attributes. Ethical behaviour; honesty 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 : Provide strategic leadership and manage the development and implementation
of policy, research and knowledge management strategies, plans and product;
Lead the strategic positioning of policy, research and knowledge management
in support of the Department’s mandate on women, youth and persons with
disabilities, Develop and manage the Chief Directorate’s strategic and
operational plans, annual targets, performance indicators and reporting
obligations, Ensure alignment of the Chief Directorate’s work with the
Constitution, MTDP, NDP, GRPBMEAF, NSP on GBVF, departmental APP and
relevant departmental and sector priorities, Provide evidence-informed
strategic advice to the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General and
departmental governance structures, Ensure that outputs of the Chief
Directorate strengthen mainstreaming, institutionalisation and accountability
for women, youth and persons with disabilities priorities across government.
Lead the development of a research agenda and manage research
undertakings on the transformation and rights of women, youth and persons
with disabilities; Lead the development and periodic review of a national and
departmental research agenda on women, youth and persons with disabilities,
manage the design, commissioning, implementation and quality assurance of
research studies, evaluations, evidence reviews and analytical reports, ensure
that research methodologies are rights-based, ethical, credible, scientifically
sound and appropriate for public policy use, promote the use of disaggregated
data, including sex, age, disability, geography and other relevant variables
where available, manage local, regional and international benchmarking on
empowerment, inclusion, equality and transformation. Ensure that research
findings are translated into practical recommendations for policy, planning,
budgeting, monitoring and evaluation. Lead policy analysis, evidence synthesis
and the development of policy knowledge products to support departmental
and intergovernmental decision-making; Lead policy analysis on matters
affecting women, youth and persons with disabilities, manage the development
of policy briefs, discussion documents, analytical notes, status reports, Cabinet
inputs, parliamentary inputs and technical advisory products, ensure that
departmental policy positions are evidence-based, constitutionally grounded
and aligned with applicable national, regional and international obligations,
analyse the implications of government policies, plans, budgets and
programmes for women, youth and persons with disabilities, provide technical
input into policy formulation, policy review, impact assessment and
implementation monitoring processes, ensure that evidence from research,
monitoring and evaluation is used to inform policy advice and executive
decision-making. Manage knowledge management systems, repositories,
evidence-use products and dissemination mechanisms; Lead the development
and implementation of a knowledge management strategy for the Department,
manage systems for collecting, organising, storing, protecting and
disseminating institutional knowledge, research outputs and evidence
products., establish and maintain knowledge repositories, databases,
dashboards, learning platforms and evidence-use mechanisms, ensure that
departmental knowledge products are accessible, credible, current and useful
for decision-making, promote a culture of knowledge-sharing, learning and
evidence use across the Department and relevant stakeholders, manage the
translation of research and policy analysis into user-friendly products such as
briefs, summaries, presentations, learning notes and executive reports.
Coordinate strategic partnerships with government departments, Chapter 9
institutions, academia, research institutions, civil society and international
partners; Build and manage strategic partnerships to strengthen policy,
research, evidence generation and knowledge management, coordinate
engagements with national departments, provinces, municipalities, public
entities, Chapter 9 institutions, academia, research councils, civil society and
development partners, represent the Department in technical committees,
research forums, policy platforms, intergovernmental structures and
knowledge-sharing forums, facilitate collaboration on studies, policy analysis,
data sharing, capacity-building and evidence-use initiatives, ensure that
partnerships advance the Department’s mandate and protect the credibility,
independence and integrity of departmental evidence products. Manage
stakeholder inputs into research, policy and knowledge products, ensuring that
contributions are properly considered and documented. Manage human,
financial and other resources in line with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations,
Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and departmental delegations,
Manage the Chief Directorate’s human resources, budget, assets,
procurement inputs, operational risks and performance obligations.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Dire Segatlhle Tel No: (012) 359 0394
NOTE : Preference will be given to women, youth and persons with disabilities from
African males, Coloured (female and male)

We wish you all the best with your applications