Senior Manager: Research and Development

Recruiter:

Gijima Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000729/KP

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client, a respected public sector organisation responsible for strengthening South Africa’s national framework for the recognition of learning achievements and qualifications.

We are seeking a Senior Manager: Research & Development to provide strategic leadership for research, knowledge management and policy development within the education and qualifications environment.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will lead the organisation’s research agenda, oversee research projects, support evidence-based policy development and build strategic partnerships locally and internationally.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) in Education, Public Policy or a related field
Doctoral qualification (NQF Level 10) advantageous
8+ years’ managerial experience in research, policy development and publishing within a regulatory, public sector or policy environment
Strong understanding of the education legislative and regulatory landscape
Experience with strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and research management

Key Responsibilities

Lead and implement the organisation’s research strategy and knowledge management initiatives
Oversee research projects, policy analysis and knowledge dissemination
Provide strategic advice on education research trends and policy direction
Strengthen international collaboration and partnerships
Manage team performance, budgets and operational delivery
Ensure compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete competency assessments and undergo qualification, credit and criminal verification.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard from us by 23 March 2026.

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