This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
HEAD OF POLICY AND RESEARCH SERVICES
The Presidency
- Reference number
- PRS/PRES/2026
- Salary
- R1 885 710 per annum (level 15) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Hons Degree/Postgraduate or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA. 8-10 years’ experience at Senior managerial level. Process competencies: Communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Problem solving and analysis. Knowledge management. Core competencies: Financial management. Strategic capability leadership. Program and project management. People management and empowerment. Change Management. Stakeholder Management. Knowledge: In depth understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Good understanding of government policies, programmes, strategies, projects and plans. Public Service Regulatory Framework. Government systems. Good knowledge and ability to use appropriate research methodologies. Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. Knowledge of assessment and reviews techniques.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide policy support and advise to the Political Principals in The Presidency. Facilitate policy coordination in government through the Cabinet system and FOSAD. Liaise with Senior Officials responsible for research and policy development in government as well as Think Tanks and Research Institutions to identify research gaps and outcomes that impact on public policy and use such to make recommendations on interventions required. Provide technical support to the structures chaired by the President and Deputy President. Conduct socio-economic impact assessments in respect of policy outcomes.
Where to send your application
The Presidency, Private Bag x1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Mshengu
Enquiries
Ms Nonhlanhla Mshengu (012) 300 5895
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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