Date of post 13.03.2014 Job Title Opportunities at Parliament Vacancy location South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town - Central Work Experience yes Work experience Not Disclosed Degree level Not Disclosed Position type full time Salary not disclosed Short description Alternatively, you may forward your application via e-mail to: [email protected] (quoting the post title and reference number in the subject line). Long description Parliament’s vision is to build an effective People’s Parliament, thereby sourcing talent that can be nurtured, developed and retained to achieve its organisational objective. Knowledge and Information Services Division: Research Services Researchers Remuneration package: R516 868 p.a. The successful incumbents will provide strategic research support to Members and Committees for their oversight, legislative, public and international participation functions, as well as specialised research to Senior Management of Parliament. Opportunities exist for Researchers within the following Committees: PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION REF: TN/2555/2014/MG The successful candidate will provide research and information support primarily to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. Requirements: ■ a relevant Honours degree in Education ■ at least 3 years’ research experience relating to basic education ■ an understanding of the basic education sector, Governments basic education policy initiatives, as well as legislation in the sector. SELECT COMMITTEE ON LABOUR AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES REF: TN/3047/2014/MG The successful candidate will provide research and information support primarily to the Select Committee on Labour and Public Enterprises. Requirements: a relevant Honours degree in Economics and/or Labour Law ■ at least 3 years’ research experience in labour and/or public enterprises research ■ an understanding of the South African labour market and/or functioning of the various public enterprises, and/or an understanding of the communications sector The following applies to all of the above committees: Key performance areas: conducting research ■ strategic research support and planning ■ oversight support, public and international participation ■ operational procedure and sector specialisation ■ quality control and information dissemination ■ additional support services. Requirements: A relevant Honours degree and 3 years’ applied research experience. Skills requirements include: ■ sectoral specific knowledge ■ understanding of Government processes ■ research experience ■ knowledge of research methods ■ project management ■ knowledge of Parliamentary processes and systems ■ analytical skills ■ conceptual skills ■ presentation skills ■ communication skills ■ verbal and written skills ■ intermediate – advanced computer skills: word processing, internet, file management, spread sheets, statistical packages, database management ■ interpersonal skills ■ planning, coordinating and organising skills ■ client orientation ■ team work ■ time management ■ ability to function well under pressure ■ willingness to work long hours ■ flexibility and adaptability. Remuneration comprises a cost-to-company package, which incorporates all the large-company benefits. The Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance contract. Forward your covering letter and CV (not Z83), containing full personal and career details, certified copies of qualifications and ID and three contactable employment referees, to Ayanda Mbanga Response Management,P.O. Box 833, Green Point 8051. Alternatively, you may forward your application via e-mail to: [email protected] (quoting the post title and reference number in the subject line).
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