DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY DEVELOPMENT

POST 11/15 :

REF NO: CSP/01/2026

SALARY :

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor Degree in Research, Criminology, Social Sciences, Policing, or relevant equivalent qualification.
Five (5) years’ experience in Research, Policy Development and Analysis within the safety and security/policing environment of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director Level.
Understanding of research strategies, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of government prescripts and procedures, and stakeholder management.
Understanding of IGR Framework in the 3 spheres of government.
Ability to use applicable systems, software and database relating to Policy and Research.
Knowledge of integrated planning and monitoring of stakeholders’ performance within the safety and security/policing sector.
Ability to conduct analysis of Policy and Research projects and reports.
Ability to conduct impact analysis and assessment.
Communication (verbal & written), presentation and facilitation skills.
Project Management and Coordination.
Valid Driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

Undertake primary and secondary desktop research.
Undertake comparative research with national and international institutions, develop policy guidelines and procedures. Review and/or update policy.
Analyse or scope the research problem.
Draft concept note/ framework to support policy development project, develop policy project plan.
Analyse monitoring and evaluation reports for policy implications.
Identify key policy issues in policing.
Conduct analysis of data collected and existing policy.
Identify and evaluate alternatives to policy development.
Present policy data analysis findings.
Make recommendations and compile policy analysis reports.
Manage policy and research collaboration relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES : Ms NM SefitI, Tel 012 4931 388
APPLICATIONS : Can be emailed to: DD-PolicyDev@csp.gov.za

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