The Office of the Public Service Commission Senior Specialist Researcher - Organisation and Administration of The Public Service (Director Level) Jobs in South Africa
The Office of the Public Service Commission Senior Specialist Researcher - Organisation and Administration of The Public Service (Director Level) Jobs in South Africa
Requirements: A SAQA recognized Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification (new NQF level 7) in one of the following: Public Management or Public
Administration or Social Sciences with prove primary research experience.
A relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
5 years relevant experience in a middle/senior management post.
Minimum 10 years of leading and conducting research on public administration.
Proven and strong research capability and research supervision skills.
Conceptual ability in the design and implementation of research projects.
An experienced evaluator/ consultant/ policy analyst/ researcher, preferably somebody specialising in the organisation and administration, governance
and management of institutions, underpinned by the nine principles in section 195 of the Constitution.
A strong understanding of the Constitution
and the intersection between the rights, values and principles as they relate to public administration.
Experience and knowledge in the application of the provisions of the relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service.
Strategic understanding and knowledge of the application of the Constitutional Values and Principles (CVPs) as contained in Section 195.
An understanding of how current public administration management and operational processes comply, or do not comply, with the CVPs.
Excellent project management and problem solving abilities.
Exceptional understanding of the policy environment within which Public Service delivery takes place.
Excellent communication (written
and verbal) skills.
Proven and strong research capability and research supervision skills.
Conceptual ability in the design and implementation of research projects.
An experienced evaluator/ consultant/ policy analyst/ researcher, preferably somebody specialising in the organisation and administration, governance
and management of institutions, underpinned by the nine principles in section 195 of the Constitution.
Good people management skills and the
ability to work with and across teams.
Good liaison skills and the ability to
manage relations with different stakeholders.
Sufficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite e.g. A Valid Driver’s License (with the exception of disabled applicants) and willingness to travel.
Duties:
Undertake research projects in public administration.
Undertake reviews and evaluations of the organisation and administration of the public service
(Organisation and administration include all the institutional characteristics that determine the performance of the public service, including the
regulatory framework, service delivery model, governance framework, policies, structures, systems and processes).
Undertake service delivery evaluations, participatory evaluations and inspections.
Undertake evaluations of the compliance of public service departments with the nine principles governing public administration in section 195 of the Constitution.
Provide conceptual leadership in Monitoring and Evaluation and Public Administration.
Manage resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with Public Service policies and prescripts.
How to Apply
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