POLICY ANALYST 10100018/10100038/10100026 -T12
Job Purpose:
In support of Council’s developmental objectives, develops and administers policy, strategy and strategic budgeting, legislation development, research and statistical analysis, information management tools, communication of research and policy findings, by way of applying all relevant legislative requirements of Council.
Key Responsibility Areas:
• Participate in the review of the integrated development plan (IDP).
• Undertaking research into policy and service delivery best practice at the local, provincial national and international level.
• Producing socio-economic and service delivery information packs at the Municipal, ward and community levels. • Participating in socio-economic research project of high degree of complexity and scale.
• Utilizing and maintaining strategic municipal and socio-economic information and communication systems.
• Participate in strategic advocacy in special needs areas both geographical and sectoral contexts.
• Independently manage projects.
Competencies:
• Organisational Awareness’/Political Impact.
• Planning and Organising.
• Monitoring and reporting.
• Project Management.
• Information Management.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Resilience.
• Learning Orientation.
• Strategic Capability and Leadership.
• Impact and Influence.
• Team Orientation.
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST 10100018B/10100038B/10100026B -T14
Job Purpose:
In support of Council's developmental objectives, develops and administers policy, strategy and strategic budgeting, legislation development, research and statistical analysis, information management tools, communication of research and policy findings, by way of applying all relevant legislative requirements of Council.
Key Responsibility Areas:
• Participates in the review of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) .
• Participating in the development of local, provincial, national and internal policy, strategy and legislation development.
• Participating in the preparation the spatial development framework (SDF).
• Monitoring multi-sectorial projects, providing project guidance, and developing policy.
• Participate in research projects of high degree of complexity and scale.
• Participating in the development of strategic municipal and socio-economic information and communication systems.
• Evaluate the Municipal urban and rural environment inform strategic advocacy in special needs areas in both geographical and sectoral contexts.
• Independently manage projects that have been defined by the unit Head or Program Managers.
• Perform a supporting role int the management of complex projects.
Competencies:
• Organisational Awareness / Political Impact.
• Planning and Organising.
• Monitoring and reporting.
• Project Management.
• Information Management.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Resilience.
• Learning Orientation.
• Impact and influence.
• Team Orientation.
CHIEF POLICY ANALYST 10100018C/10100038C/10100026C - T16
Job Purpose:
Develops and administers policy, strategy and strategic budgeting, legislation development, research and statistical analysis, information management tools, communication of research and policy findings by implementing all relevant legislative requirement in support of the Council's objectives.
Key Responsibility Areas:
• Prepares, monitors, and reviews the development and implementation of integrated development plan (IDP)
• Leads in collaboration with key stakeholders, the preparation of the Spatial Development Framework.
• Manages single and multi-sectoral projects with an aim of developing council strategy and policy.
• Monitors the Municipal urban and rural environment to develop policy and strategy that addresses special needs areas in both geographical and sectoral contexts.
• Participates in the development of Local, Provincial, National, and international policy and strategy.
• Evaluates, reviews, and proposes strategic budgeting approaches.
• Participates in the development of Local, Provincial and National legislation.
• Undertakes quantitative and qualitative research projects of high degree of complexity and scale.
• Undertakes the development of strategic Municipal and socio-economic information.
• Presents and communicates strategy, policy, and research results.
• Leads and manages projects with strategic operational implication for Council, usually involving stakeholders from a wide range of sectors.
• Liaise with external bodies including other spheres of government, development organisations and research institutes.
• Appoint and manage consultants to implement project briefs.
• Deputise for Program Managers in their absence.
• Undertake statistical analysis of research data.
Competencies:
• Organisational Awareness/Political Impact.
• Planning and Organising.
• Monitoring and reporting.
• Project Management.
• Information Management.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Resilience.
• Learning Orientation.
• Strategic Capability and leadership.
• Impact and influence.
• Team Orientation.
Qualifications
POLICY ANALYST
Essential Requirements:
• Diploma (NQF level 6) in Community Development or Social Sciences or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements:
• Degree (NQF level 7) in Community Development or Social Sciences or any other related and equivalent qualification
• 4 Years relevant experience.
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST
Essential Requirements:
• Degree (NQF level 7) in Community Development or Social Sciences or any other related and equivalent qualification
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements:
• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Community Development or Social Sciences or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 5 Years relevant experience.
CHIEF POLICY ANALYST
Essential Requirements:
• Degree (NQF level 7) in Community Development or Social Sciences or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements:
• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Community Development or Social Sciences or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 6 Years relevant experience.
Skills Required
- Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related and equivalent qualification
- Degree at NQF Level 7 in Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related and equivalent qualification
- Valid motor vehicle driving license
- Three years of relevant experience
- Four years of relevant experience
- Five years of relevant experience
- Computer literacy
- Postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related and equivalent qualification
- Six years of relevant experience
What We Do
eThekwini Municipality is a metropolitan government serving the eThekwini area on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal coast, including Durban. As the province’s only Category A metropolitan municipality, it delivers public services and manages the city’s development, infrastructure and administration. Its diversified urban economy includes manufacturing, logistics, property, finance, tourism, leisure, sports, and arts and culture, with a stated goal of creating a caring, liveable city.
