Assistant Director: Industry Research
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About the role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is hiring an Assistant Director: Industry Research, based in Head Office (Pretoria). This is a permanent post, paying R605,745 a year. Job Purpose: The Department is looking for a committed high-calibre individual to conduct research, data analytics, assist in the development of analytical tools, compile research reports, and apply property and Financial Mathematics principles in the determination of user charges - in order to assist the Industry Research directorate to provide insights and tools to various stakeholders, so as to enable efficient and effective decision-making. How to apply: Applications for the position of Assistant Director: Industry Research must be emailed to: Recruitment26-90@dpw.gov.za Reference number to quote: 2026/378 Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 16H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyse financial, economic, social and other trends and topics independently, perform data analysis and documentation of insights, prepare business reports, calculate property rent/user charges, work closely with stakeholders with different backgrounds to validate analyses and output, provide technical assistance to other units within the business, develop analytical tools (models and dashboards) and investment related policies.
Requirements
- At least three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/National Diploma in Built Environment, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification.
- Appropriate work experience in a financial, data analytics, economic/property research environment.
- Knowledge
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications
- High competence in MS Excel (advanced)
- Competence in research and report compilation
- Knowledge and understanding of various data analytics software
- Understanding of analytical tool (or model) development
- Knowledgeable in Financial or investment management principles
- Strong understanding of Financial Mathematics principles
- Good project and people management skills
- Personal Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal
- Communication and analytical skills
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure
- Able to work independently
- Dedicated
- Diligent and focused
- Passionate about knowledge and research
- Good presentation skills
- Innovative thinking
- Must be able to take initiative
- Commitment to excellence in every aspect of work