Content Advisor: Water and Sanitation at Parliament of The Republic of South Africa

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop a strategic plan for the Committee in conjunction with the Chairperson and other role- players.
• Determine Committee members' expectations in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the rules of procedure, domestic and international law and practice, particularly in relation to the work of the Committee.
• Identify areas of work of the Committee where interaction with other Committees and co- operation between the Committees of the two Houses is required and advise the Chairperson accordingly.
• Co-ordinate the joint planning of the business of Committees of the two Houses.
• Contribute to the annual report of the Committee with regards to substantive content, outcomes of activities and expenditure of the Committee.
• Prepare reports in compliance with Parliamentary Services Reporting timeframe and format.
• Review and ensure the quality and timeliness of all Committee minutes, reports and other products.
• Prepare and support the Committee for participation in domestic and international engagements.
• Assist the Committee to process sector Bills, committee oversight and public involvement processes). 

To qualify, you must have:

• A relevant Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience of research, content analysis, advisory experience and a demonstrable understanding of national and international policies and legal frameworks in the Water and Sanitation sectors. THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO A 6 MONTHS’ PROBATION PERIOD.

You must also demonstrate:

• Sound research and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Parliamentary policies, procedures and management systems
• Strategic and operational planning
• Project management skills
• In- depth knowledge of the water and sanitation and environment disciplines and their interrelatedness
• Proven ability to analyse and critically use relevant information
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Budget and financial analyses skills
• Proven organisational and administrative skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy including MS Office packages.