Assistant Director: Expenditure Planning

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

DBN000605

Date posted:

Friday, June 25, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R25100 per month CTC

SUMMARY:
Join our client the Dept of Science and Innovation in their park-like offices To support identification and review of instruments that will enhance understanding and analysis that support improvements in the functioning and performance of the National System of Innovation.

POSITION INFO:

Our client - the DSI (Dept of Science & Innovation is looking for an Assistant Director: Expenditure Planning for a period of 12 months. Based in Pretoria at the beautiful park-like office park, you will support identification and review of instruments that will enhance understanding and analysis that support improvements in the functioning and performance of the National System of Innovation.

1. Assisting with the implementation of the survey on government funding on scientific and technological activities (STA)

Assist with the design of the survey and enhancement of the survey template questionnaire
Assist with training on how to complete the questionnaire etc
Prepare and dispatch questionnaire to national and provincial departments
Assist with the collection of the annual STA data from relevant national and provincial departments.
Receive questionnaire and assist validation for completeness and accuracy
Analyse STA data through statistical software’s

2. Assisting with the development and maintenance systems tools for monitoring government investment in science and technology

Assist with reviewing and enhancing existing systems and processes for monitoring government investment into science and technology
Coordinate and ensure that reports are submitted according to project plans
Coordinate project meetings and distribute required information for the various project
Update and maintain database systems to support STA monitoring

3. Providing support in the production of statistical data from Research Information

Review and provide inputs in the definitions of RIMS
Draft the recommendation for consultation and approval
Assist with coordination of DST’s user requirements access and provide users with technical support
Attend bi-weekly meetings as means of monitoring the operations of the systems and participation by institutions

4. Administrative and logistical support

Coordinate and provide logistical support for workshops / events such as venue, transport
Complete the necessary supply chain management (SCM) forms, submit and liaise with Finance for procurement.
Establish and maintain efficient
Draft communiqué for internal and external stakeholders such as remind letters to relevant stakeholders
Develop database and maintain them

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. Knowledge

Understanding National S&T policy and other national policies
Good knowledge of South Africa''s S&T policy environment.
Understanding of the National System of Innovation, White Paper on Science and Technology Strategic Management Model for Science and Technology, 10-year Innovation plan
Public Finance Management legislation.
Practical knowledge of government programmes for investment in research, science and technology

2. Skills

Good communication and report writing skills
Project management
Quantitative analytical skills
Proficiency in statistical data analysis software packages
Ability to understand new concepts quickly
Stakeholder relation
Research and analytical skills
Planning and Coordination
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
Statistical analysis skills, with proficiency in data management and relevant software packages.

3. Experience

3 years supervisory experience in statistical data analysis

4. LEARNING INDICATORS/QUALIFICATIONS

A tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Statistics / Economics/ Finance / Natural Sciences

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of application - please consider yourself unsuccessful for this role.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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