Senior Administration Officer: Research And Knowledge Management

Requirements

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Developmental Studies / Research / Statistics. A valid driver’s license. Experience: 2 years' working experience in research, knowledge management, data management or a related/ complementary field in the public sector. Knowledge: Basic knowledge and understanding of the Government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System (GWMES) and the National Evaluation System (NES) led by DPME. Understanding of knowledge management principles, research processes, evidence-based decision making and organisational learning systems. Knowledge of planning, reporting and performance improvement cycles, including how evaluation findings feed into APPS, Operational Plans and service delivery improvement processes. General knowledge of the budgeting process within the public service, including evaluation budgeting and procurement. General understanding of guiding frameworks such as the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and DPME evaluation guidelines. Skills: Strong analytical skills, problem-solving capability, interpersonal relations, teamwork (collaborative approach), communication skills, adaptability and responsiveness to organisational demands. Competence in software used for data and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and logistical support to the Research and Knowledge Management Unit, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and coordinating evaluation workshops. Participate during the coordination of evaluation activities, including organising data collection logistics, stakeholder engagements and dissemination events. Support the development and maintenance of the Knowledge Management System, including filing, archiving and updating knowledge products. Compile evaluation and progress reports. Provide inputs for monitoring the implementation of evaluation recommendations and capture follow-up actions for reporting purposes. Ensure proper document control, including safe storage, version control and retrieval of evaluation documents, research reports and data. Perform general office administration duties such as procurement coordination, record keeping, managing correspondence and handling logistics for evaluation activities. Render support to supervisors and senior managers in the unit.

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