ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY AND RESEARCH X2

Position Title: Assistant Director: Policy & Research (x2)
Reference Number: ADPR/11/2025

Organisation: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Office/Unit: Policy and Research
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reports to: HOD: Policy & Research

Salary Level: 9
Remuneration: R468 459.00 per annum

Date Posted: 12 December 2025
Closing Date: 9 January 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research work, including research data gathering through project fieldwork.
• Conceptualise research projects and other research-related activities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Research Department’s Annual Plan of Action.
• Carry out activities and functions related to the administration and implementation of Research Department projects.
• Participate in various departmental activities, including workshops and seminars, and make presentations on research findings.
• Contribute to public debates on gender-related issues, including inputs into internal and external policy processes on gender-related issues as and when necessary.
• Liaise with CGE stakeholders on research and policy matters.
• Perform other activities related to the work of the Research Department as assigned by the Head of Department and Deputy Director.

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen.
• Master of Arts (MA) degree in Social Sciences or a related behavioural science qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ demonstrable research work experience using quantitative or mixed methods on gender-related issues.
• Demonstrable professional report-writing experience with a record of publications.
• Valid driver’s licence (essential).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and readiness to travel extensively throughout the country to conduct research work.

Competencies Required

• Sound knowledge of gender issues and familiarity with the mandate and work of the CGE.
• Project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good typing skills.
• Research skills in the field and data gathering.
• Computer literacy and demonstrable knowledge and experience in the use of quantitative or mixed-methods research methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research report-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to speak at least one African language will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
It is mandatory that applicants submit the following:

1. Comprehensive CV and motivational letter
2. Certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualifications
3. Telephone details and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees

All the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to:
Email: recruitment@cge.org.za

Important:

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Applicants with a foreign qualification must submit a SAQA evaluation report of their qualification.