Key Responsibility Areas:
Provides support/ assistance to the Senior Manager on defined aspects towards the development of economic development related policies and strategies and the effectiveness and synergy between current policies and intent & practices.
Assists in assessing feasibility and pilot test cases aimed at implementing research and with scheduling and conducting policy audits to verify department compliance with policy requirements.
Develops research reports describing the research process, findings and recommendations and develop presentations and other reports or formats in order for the research to be communicated.
Produce research papers, articles, knowledge and intelligence to inform economic stakeholders.
Co-ordinates written submissions for input into local, provincial and national policy and strategy development processes as identified by the Senior Manager.
Assists in undertaking feasibility studies and conceptual design to inform project and programme formulation.
Co-ordinates specific administrative and activity related reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Essential Requirements:
Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level 8) or equivalent in Economics or Development Economics or related and equivalent qualification.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
3 years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.
RESEARCH ADVISOR
Key Responsibility Areas:
Use analytical tools to test policy effectiveness to influence behaviours and actions & interrogate feedback to ascertain possible bottlenecks/ risks arising.
Undertaking all processes of assessing feasibility and pilot test cases aimed at implementing research.
Assuming research processes into key economic sectors and socio-economic issues and identifies and have structured engagement processes with stakeholders both within the municipality and external provincial and national departments, academia and NGOs etc.
Producing research papers, articles, knowledge and intelligence to inform economic stakeholders and present research and papers at conferences and relevant stakeholders.
Undertaking research, engagement and developmental processes to input into policy and strategy frameworks for key economic development initiatives under the supervision of the Senior Manager.
Managing project deliverables and finances.
Representing the Department on forums and makes inputs to studies, policies and strategy development processes.
Undertaking feasibility studies and conceptual design to inform project and programme formulation by assessing potential projects emanating from programmes from research and strategy.
Providing an advisory service to the unit during policy or strategy formulation and review and develop a project schedule indicating milestones and deliverables.
Co-ordinating specific administrative and activity related reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Essential Requirements:
Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level 8) or equivalent in Economics or Development Economics or related and equivalent qualification.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
4 years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements:
Master's degree (NQF Level 9) in Economics or Development Economics or related an equivalent qualification.
5 years relevant experience.