The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is South Africa's legislature; under the present Constitution of South Africa, the bicameral Parliament comprises a National Assembly and a National Council of Provinces. The current twenty-seventh Parliament was first convened on 22 May 2019.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs
- Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions
- Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks
- Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme
- Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested
- Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora
- Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF
- Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments
- Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes
- Submit monthly report timeously in approved format inclusion in the Unit’s month report
- Participate in Unit, Sectional, Divisional and Institutional activities
- Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products
- Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent to NQF level 8) in Public Management/Administration, Political Science, Public Policy & Governance or Developmental Studies.
- This should be coupled with three years relevant work-related (applied) research experience in the governance sector.
- Applicants should possess sector-specific knowledge and understanding of the public service legislative and policy framework and display a thorough understanding of governance processes.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes Submit monthly report timeously in approved format for inclusion in the Unit’s monthly report Participate in Unit, Divisional and Institutional activities Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent to NQF level 8) in Public Administration, Political Science or Public Management and Governance. A course in Intergovernmental Relations would serve as an added advantage.
- This should be coupled with three years’ relevant work-related (applied) research experience in provincial and local government policy, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Applicants should possess sector-specific knowledge and understanding of local government laws and relevant policy and display a thorough understanding of intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance; the provincial system of governance and the role of Parliament in intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance broadly and the role of the NCOP in legislative and oversight processes in particular.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes Submit monthly report timeously in approved format for inclusion in the Unit’s monthly report Participate in Unit, Divisional and Institutional activities Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent to NQF level 8) in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Forestry, Sustainability, Wildlife Management or a related field.
- This should be coupled with at least three years relevant work-related (applied) research experience within a natural resource governance and policy space, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Applicants should display a clear understanding of environmental governance, sustainable resource management, as well as the roles and responsibilities of different spheres of government in environmental management.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes Submit monthly report timeously in approved format for inclusion in the Unit’s monthly report Participate in Unit, Divisional and Institutional activities Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent NQF level 8) in Public Service and Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies or related relevant field.
- This should be coupled with three years’ relevant research experience in parliamentary-related matters. Applicants should display strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of the operations, structures and policies of parliaments, and national, continental and international parliamentary and constitutional-related issues.
- The successful candidate will provide research and information support to the Constitutional Review Committee as well as any other specialised research support as required by the institution.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes Submit monthly report timeously in approved format for inclusion in the Unit’s monthly report Participate in Unit, Divisional and Institutional activities Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent to NQF level 8) in either Natural or Life Sciences.
- This should be coupled with three years’ relevant work related (applied) policy research experience in the science, innovation and technology sector, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Applicants should possess sector-specific knowledge and an understanding of the legal and policy framework that regulates the science, innovation and technology sector.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes Submit monthly report timeously in approved format for inclusion in the Unit’s monthly report Participate in Unit, Divisional and Institutional activities Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent NQF level 8) in Social Sciences, Gender Studies or a related field.
- This should be coupled with at least three years’ relevant research experience in gender-related matters.
- Applicants should display strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of the legislative processes within Parliament and the role played by the Multi-Party Women’s Caucus. In addition, applicants should demonstrate an understanding of relevant legislation and policies as related to gender equality.
- The successful candidate will provide research and information support to the Multi-Party Women’s Caucus, as well as any other specialised research support as required by the institution.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes Submit monthly report timeously in approved format for inclusion in the Unit’s monthly report Participate in Unit, Divisional and Institutional activities Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent to NQF level 8) in hydrology, water resources management, or environmental science/management/engineering.
- This should be coupled with three years relevant work-related (applied) research experience in the water and sanitation sector, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Applicants should possess sector-specific knowledge and an understanding of the legal and policy framework that regulates the water and sanitation sector.
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Detailed Description
Conduct Research
- Respond to research needs of clients and anticipate clients’ research needs Design and manage research projects to objectively answer specific questions Conduct planning meeting(s) to develop Project Plan and develop conceptual framework for research papers/reports
- Collect and verify information from appropriate sources Interpret data guided by policy/legislative frameworks Provide input on briefings to service providers for commissioned research and coordinate pro-active collaborative research project across clusters
Strategic research support and planning
- Participate in Committee Business Planning processes to inform business plan and programme Regularly attend Committee meetings and provide research input/advice as requested Attend Committee management meetings and implement tasks emanating from meetings
- Through proactive research identify key issues within sector that should be brought to Committee’s attention for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
- Participate in Unit publications to highlight strategic priorities for sector for purposes of informing oversight, monitoring and legislative functions
Oversight support, public and international participation
- Provide research, analysis and information support in relation to oversight visits, study tours, sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Prepare, in proactive manner, briefing documents for oversight visits, study tours and meeting of international parliamentary fora Participate in conceptualisation process for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects
- Prepare concept documents for sectoral parliaments and parliamentary projects Provide on-site research support to members of delegations to regional and international parliamentary fora, such as the IPU, CPA, PAP and SADC-PF
- Draft reports on meetings of regional parliamentary fora, such as the PAP and SADC-PF Attend task teams/Exco/any other related meeting when required to provide content and input
Operational procedure and sector specialisation
- Keep abreast of policy and legislative developments, as well as the response of key role-players (such as civil society bodies) to new developments Identify policy and legislative gaps for future research
- Enhance specialist knowledge and keep abreast of developments in sector through internal and external seminars, workshops, conferences, training and contacts/stakeholders
- Participate in staff development initiatives and in Unit business planning processes Submit monthly report timeously in approved format for inclusion in the Unit’s monthly report Participate in Unit, Divisional and Institutional activities Utilise Project Management, Research and Computer skills
Quality control and information dissemination
- Identify appropriate clients for dissemination of proactive research products Quality control documents according to Unit Standards and Procedure and disseminate documents according to Units Standards and Procedure
- Present recommendations and proposals based on research finding and within the existing policy and legislative frameworks to Presiding Officers, Senior Management, delegates and colleagues
Job Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric and an Honours Degree (Equivalent to NQF level 8) in Public Management/Administration, Political Science, Public Policy & Governance or Developmental Studies. A qualification in performance monitoring and evaluation will serve as an added advantage.
- This should be coupled with three years relevant work-related (applied) research experience in the governance sector, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Applicants should possess sector-specific knowledge and understanding of the public sector legislative and policy framework and display a thorough understanding of the monitoring and evaluation function in governance processes.
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