Job Openings at Parliament of The Republic of South Africa

JOB SUMMARY

• Parliament of South Africa is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled and detailed-driven candidate to serve as an Intergovernmental & Stakeholder Relations Specialist to the Secretary to Parliament.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic intergovernmental relations, stakeholder liaison, research, intelligence and executive support to the Secretary to Parliament by coordinating institutional relationships, strategic engagements and partnerships, and enabling informed decision-making through stakeholder intelligence, analysis and monitoring of commitments arising from intergovernmental, inter-sectoral and international forums.

Key Peformance Area:

• Intergovernmental Relations and Stakeholder Liaison Support
• Internal and External, Local and International Strategic Engagement Coordination, Dedicated Liaison and Executive Support
• Content, Research and Information Support in relation to Intergovernmental, Inter-sectoral, International, and any Internal and External Forums and Engagements
• Monitoring and Reporting on Decisions, Commitments, Resolutions and Matters arising from Intergovernmental and International Forums that have Implications for Parliament
• Relationship and Stakeholder Intelligence
• Executive Correspondence and Engagement Documentation

To Qualify, You Must Have:

• Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Political Studies / Public Management / Public Relations / LLB or related qualifications at (NQF Level 8)
• An MBA or related Master's Degree in Public Administration / Public Management / LLM will be advantageous.
• 5 years' relevant Intergovernmental and Stakeholder Relations Management experience, including strategic research, analysis, and intelligence experience.

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JOB SUMMARY

• Parliament of South Africa is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled and detailed-driven candidate to serve as an Operations Content Specialist to the Secretary to Parliament.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating governance structures, supporting executive forums, and providing executive content, research, dedicated liaison, and decision support to the Secretary to Parliament, leveraging parliamentary intelligence to enable effective leadership, coordinated internal operations, seamless and consistent execution, accountability and informed decision-making.

Key Peformance Area:

• Governance Structures Coordination and Secretariat Support
• Executive Content, Research, and Decision Support
• Information and Data Gathering, Strategic Synthesis, and Analysis from all Parliamentary Operations
• Dedicated Parliamentary Liaison and Internal Stakeholder Engagement Support for the OSTP
• Executive and Committee Decision, Resolution, and Action Tracking
• People Management

To Qualify, You Must Have:

• Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Commerce, LLB, or a Related Qualification (NQF Level 8)
• An MBA or Related Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, or LLM will be advantageous.
• 5 years' relevant Executive Content and Research, Analysis, and Governance Support experience.

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JOB SUMMARY

• Parliament is seeking a capable and dynamic legal professional to serve as the Chief Legal Adviser. The ideal candidate will be responsible to serve as the principal legal counsel to the Parliament by providing strategic, expert and objective legal advice to support the constitutional and legislative mandate of Parliament.
• The Chief Legal Adviser plays a key role in advising the Secretary to Parliament on matters relating to the administration and litigation, and the Presiding Officers and Committees of Parliament.
• The incumbent will play a critical role in advising parliamentary leadership, committees and members on the Constitutionality of legislation, Parliamentary decisions and the legal implications of decisions made within the Parliament.

Key Peformance Area:

• Provide Strategic Planning and Management of the Constitutional and Legal Services
• Provide Legal Advice and Support to Parliament (Houses, Presiding Officers and Committees), Executive Authority, and the Secretary to Parliament
• Lead and Oversee the Management of Litigation and Disputes Involving Parliament
• Lead and Oversee the Editing and Processing of Legislation Before Parliament
• Lead the Provision of Corporate Legal Advice and Services for the Administration of Parliament
• Operational Management of the Workstreams in the Division
• Human Resources, Records, and Financial Management

To Qualify, You Must Have:

• LLB Degree at an NQF Level 8
• A Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) is highly advantageous. Specialisation in Constitutional Law or Public Law will be a distinct advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years' post-admission legal advisory or legal practice experience, of which at least 5 years must have been in a Public Service environment and at an executive level.
• Admission as an Advocate with the Right of Appearance in the High Court of South Africa.

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JOB SUMMARY

• To provide employee wellbeing coordination and support services that promote promote the health, wellbeing, resilience and workplace experience of Members and Employees in Parliament.
• The role delivers preventative wellbeing initiatives, provides first-line wellbeing guidance and advice, coordinates referrals and wellbeing case management activities, facilitates appropriate support interventions, and contributes to a healthy, inclusive and productive work environment in alignment with the Human Capital Shared Services Strategy.

Key Peformance Area:

• Wellness Programme Development and Implementation
• Employee Wellness Assistance, Guidance, and Advice (including First-Line Counselling)
• Facilitation of Employee Assistance Support and Training
• Employee Wellbeing Support and Case Management
• Implementation of Comprehensive Occupational Health Services
• Employee Wellbeing Experience
• Execute General Administrative Responsibilities
• Implement Human Capital Service Delivery Model

To Qualify, You Must Have:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Related Psychology Degree, and must be a Professionally Registered Counsellor
• Professional Registration with the SACSSP or HPCSA as a Counsellor
• 3 years' experience as an Occupational Social Worker, Employee Wellness Practitioner, or Counsellor within the Organisational Wellness Field
• Advantageous: Experience in Employee Wellbeing Programme Management, Mental Health, First Aid, and Employee Assistance Programmes

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JOB SUMMARY

• To coordinate and implement wellness, engagement and participation initiatives that foster employee wellbeing, inclusion, belonging and positive employee experiences through sport, social cohesion and engagement activities and programmes.
• The role supports Parliament's sporting codes, wellness campaigns, recreational activities and community-building programmes that enhance the overall wellbeing of Members and Employees, in alignment with the Human Resources Shared Services Strategy.

Key Peformance Area:

• Wellness Programme Development and Implementation
• Employee Engagement and Participation Coordination
• Provides Employee Assistance and Guidance in the Promotion of a Healthy Lifestyle
• Employee Community Building and Participation
• Execute General Administrative Responsibilities
• Monitor and Oversee All Onsite Sports and Recreational Facilities (Gyms, Physical Training Venues, etc.) and Collaborative Partners
• Implement Human Capital Service Delivery Model

To Qualify, You Must Have:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Sports Science, Sports Management Science, Physical Science, Movement Science, or a Related Qualification (NQF Level 7)
• 3 years' experience in Coordinating and Implementing Sports and Recreation Codes and Engagement Programmes within a Medium-to-Large Institution or Company, enabling Overall Employee Wellbeing

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JOB SUMMARY

• The Languages Services provide the mechanism to engage all citizens through the translation of Parliamentary documents, and interpreting services to the Houses during plenaries, Committee proceedings, public hearings, and oversight visits, and a record of parliamentary debates through Hansard reporting for the Houses of Parliament.
• Language Services contributes to the strategic goal of meaningful involvement and participation by citizens and all interest groups by ensuring the availability of all official languages during parliamentary proceedings, public hearings, oversight visits, and the consultation process. This includes feedback mechanisms for engagement with the public and interest groups, particularly the marginalised and vulnerable groups.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Hansard Reporting and editing, interpreting, and translation services to Parliament. Also responsible for coaching and mentoring of Language Practitioners and quality assurance and checking of work performed by practitioners and or peers.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Checking and Editing
• Monitoring and Evaluating
• Interpreting
• Hansard Reporting (Transcribing, Editing, and Proofreading)
• Translation
• Coaching and Mentoring of Language Practitioners
• Terminology Development

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 with IsiXhosa as a Major Subject, plus a Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Related Qualification in Languages with Applicable Majors at NQF Level 7. Please include Qualification Transcripts along with your Certificates.
• 5 years of Language Practitioner experience, having rendered Translation, Transcribing, and Interpreting Services within a Similar Environment.

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JOB SUMMARY

• The Languages Services provide the mechanism to engage all citizens through the translation of Parliamentary documents, and interpreting services to the Houses during plenaries, Committee proceedings, public hearings, and oversight visits, and a record of parliamentary debates through Hansard reporting for the Houses of Parliament.
• Language Services contributes to the strategic goal of meaningful involvement and participation by citizens and all interest groups by ensuring the availability of all official languages during parliamentary proceedings, public hearings, oversight visits, and the consultation process. This includes feedback mechanisms for engagement with the public and interest groups, particularly the marginalised and vulnerable groups.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Hansard Reporting and editing, interpreting, and translation services to Parliament. Also responsible for coaching and mentoring of Language Practitioners and quality assurance and checking of work performed by practitioners and or peers.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Checking and Editing
• Monitoring and Evaluating
• Interpreting
• Hansard Reporting (Transcribing, Editing, and Proofreading)
• Translation
• Coaching and Mentoring of Language Practitioners
• Terminology Development

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4 with Sesotho as a major subject plus a Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or related qualification in Languages with applicable majors at NQF Level 7.  Please include qualification transcripts along with your certificates.
• 5 years of language practitioner experience, having rendered translation, transcribing and interpreting services within a similar environment.