This is a senior management tender opportunity for the position of Director: University Research Support and Policy Development at the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in Pretoria. The role offers a salary of R1,216,824 per annum. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team to develop and review higher education policies, manage the implementation of research and innovation output policies, oversee the HEAIDS programme, and coordinate international engagements, including BRICS initiatives.Key requirements include an appropriate Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Policy Development or a related field, 5-10 years of relevant experience in the post-school education sector, with at least 5 years at a middle/senior management level. A deep understanding of higher education legislation, policy processes, and research systems is essential. Applications must be submitted online using the Z83 form by the closing date of 03 March 2025.
POST: DIRECTOR: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SUPPORT AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
REFNO: 09/02/2025
SALARY: R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13)
CENTRE: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Policy Development or related qualification.
- A postgraduate qualification in policy development or equivalent in the relevant field would be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant work experience in the post- school education and training sector and relevant management experience with five years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level.
- Excellent knowledge of the legislative and policy context of the higher education system is required.
- The candidate must also understand the policy development process and have been involved in the development of policies for the higher education sector.
- The candidate must have a deep understanding of the research output and creative and innovation output policies and an appreciation of the importance of quality research and processes for the dissemination of knowledge products and patents.
- The candidate must be able to lead teams to monitor systems, undertake evaluation and policy development tasks, and be able to work innovatively and flexibly across diverse higher education contexts.
- The ability to interact effectively and communicate with the leadership of the Higher Education system and other relevant stakeholders is a requirement.
- The ability to work competently with MS Suites such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- is required.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management (PFMA) and public sector budgeting would be a distinct advantage.
- A valid driver’s license..
DUTIES:
- The scope of this position will include management of a team of professionals; development and review of policies for various areas of HE; engagement with relevant higher education research to inform policy development for the sector; liaison with universities and higher education stakeholders regarding policy development and implementation, and related development support; implementation of the Research Output Policy and the Creative and Innovation Outputs Policy, and the management of the evaluation of products for the purposes of subsidy; monitor the quality of outputs across public higher education institutions and support quality improvement in research production; oversight of the management and implementation of the Higher Education HIV and AIDS (HEAIDS) programme; policy development and coordination for the internationalization of the South African higher education system; secretariat for the Department’s engagements and partnerships within BRICS including, the BRICS Think Tanks Council, the BRICS Academic Forum and BRICS Network University; oversight of the South African Brics Think Tank..
ENQUIRIES: Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 213 5513 / Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 /Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365
APPLICATIONS:
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2) copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s license, and any other document (where required).
NOTE:
A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered.
A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for the form and digital signature.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment.
One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof.
For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-preentry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance.
If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment.
It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization.
Women and people living with disability will receive preference on all DHET positions”..
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