Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/164 · Ref DWYPD/012/2026
RESEARCHER
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD)
- CentrePretoria
- LevelLevel 08
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2
- Circular Post
- 32/164
- Reference number
- DWYPD/012/2026
- Department
- Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD).
The listed centre is Pretoria.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate and National Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences, Development Sciences, Public Administration/Management or a relevant NQF 6 qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the research field.
- Knowledge: Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable to research and policy;
- Policy research and analysis;
- Policy research and analysis;
- PMFA and Treasury regulations;
- Batho Pele principles and application thereof;
- Research methodologies, data collection, synthesis and analyses;
- Knowledge management and Data Literacy.
- Skills, Primary: Diversity awareness, Analytical and report writing skills, verbal and written communication skills;
- Applied strategic thinking;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Planning and organising;
- Continuous improvement;
- People management and development;
- Team leadership.
- Secondary: Basic Budgeting and Financial Management;
- Problem solving and decision-making;
- Project management;
- Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite);
- Networking and building bonds;
- Impact and influence;
- Diversity management.
- Personal Attributes: Ethical behaviour;
- Honestly 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
- Contribute to the implementation of the research agenda related to women youth and persons with disabilities’ socio-economic empowerment and gender equality;
- Collect and analyse research data;
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate tools and techniques;
- Participate in the compilation of research executive summaries, reports and presentation;
- Conduct literature reviews;
- Prepare and update research data;
- Provide relevant research papers and/or reports;
- Provide research assistance and support to the Directorate.
- Provide inputs and support in the review and analysis of policies/bills/legislation/research/reports: Conduct analysis of identified policies/bills/legislation/research reports, provide inputs and where necessary, identify areas of possible review;
- Participate in forums or meetings for policy dialogues and discussions;
- Ensure research complies with ethical standards and relevant regulations;
- Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Render Information Knowledge Management support: Provide assistance with data capturing activities;
- Maintain the Research, Legislation and Policy Register records for the department;
- Assist with the identification and maintenance of relevant stakeholders and audience for dissemination of research findings;
- Support the implementation and operationalization of the Departmental Knowledge Management Strategy, as well as relevant DPSA knowledge management directives, policies, and circulars, to promote effective knowledge-sharing, retention, and management practices across the department;
- Facilitate and coordinate the participation of subject matter experts in contributing, reviewing, and maintaining knowledge products within the departmental knowledge hub, ensuring that information is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational knowledge-management standards.
- Render Administrative and Secretarial support to the Directorate: Assist with setting up of interviews;
- Provide assistance with copywriting and editing of documents;
- Maintain administrative records;
- Assist with drafting of submissions;
- Prepare/write/type/documents, presentations, memorandums, letters and reports on behalf of the Directorate;
- Arrange meetings, take minutes and compile reports;
- Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Enquiries
Ms Ntando Buthelezi at 066 077 7002
How to apply
Where and how to submit 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, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and 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
Notes and Z83 guidance
Preference will be given to African Male/ Female, Coloured, Female/Male, White female/Male, Youth as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate and National Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences, Development Sciences, Public Administration/Management or a relevant NQF
6 qualification. A minimum of 3 years practical experience in the research field.
Knowledge: Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable to research and policy; Policy research and analysis; Policy research and
analysis; PMFA and Treasury regulations; Batho Pele principles and
application thereof; Research methodologies, data collection, synthesis and
analyses; Knowledge management and Data Literacy. Skills, Primary: Diversity awareness, Analytical and report writing skills, verbal and written
communication skills; Applied strategic thinking; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Continuous improvement; People
management and development; Team leadership. Secondary: Basic Budgeting and Financial Management; Problem solving and decision-making; Project
management; Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite); Networking and building bonds; Impact and influence; Diversity management. Personal Attributes:
Ethical behaviour; Honestly 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 : Contribute to the implementation of the research agenda related to women youth and persons with disabilities’ socio-economic empowerment and gender
equality; Collect and analyse research data; Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate tools and techniques; Participate in the
compilation of research executive summaries, reports and presentation;
Conduct literature reviews; Prepare and update research data; Provide relevant research papers and/or reports; Provide research assistance and
support to the Directorate. Provide inputs and support in the review and analysis of policies/bills/legislation/research/reports: Conduct analysis of
identified policies/bills/legislation/research reports, provide inputs and where necessary, identify areas of possible review; Participate in forums or meetings
for policy dialogues and discussions; Ensure research complies with ethical standards and relevant regulations; Collaborate with team members,
stakeholders, and external partners. Render Information Knowledge
Management support: Provide assistance with data capturing activities;
Maintain the Research, Legislation and Policy Register records for the department; Assist with the identification and maintenance of relevant
stakeholders and audience for dissemination of research findings; Support the implementation and operationalization of the Departmental Knowledge
Management Strategy, as well as relevant DPSA knowledge management directives, policies, and circulars, to promote effective knowledge-sharing,
retention, and management practices across the department; Facilitate and coordinate the participation of subject matter experts in contributing, reviewing,
and maintaining knowledge products within the departmental knowledge hub, ensuring that information is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational
knowledge-management standards. Render Administrative and Secretarial support to the Directorate: Assist with setting up of interviews; Provide
assistance with copywriting and editing of documents; Maintain administrative records; Assist with drafting of submissions; Prepare/write/type/documents,
presentations, memorandums, letters and reports on behalf of the Directorate;
Arrange meetings, take minutes and compile reports; Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Ntando Buthelezi at 066 077 7002
NOTE : Preference will be given to African Male/ Female, Coloured, Female/Male, White female/Male, Youth as well as persons with disabilities as these groups
are underrepresented in this post.