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Content Advisor: Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Reference: NM/3167/2017
Package: R1,096,712.00
Position Type: Contract
Closing date: 25th August 2017

(5 year fixed term contract)

COMMITTEE SECTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating support /resources and provides strategic advice to the Committee and quality assurance in respect of committee products.

Key Performance Areas Include:
  • Strategic and operational planning 
  • Content advice to committees 
  • Quality assurance 
  • Committee support.
Skills requirements:
  • In-depth engagement with relevant disciplinary knowledge in its interdisciplinary context 
  • Locating, analysing, and critically using relevant information 
  • Analytical and critical thinking 
  • Creative problem-solving 
  • Budget and finance analytical skills.
Minimum Requirements:
  • A relevant Master’s Degree, preferably in Public Administration/Management, Local Government Administration and/or Political Science 
  • Content analysis/advisory experience of no less than 5 years’ 
  • Knowledge of Local Government and Traditional Affairs and its impact on service delivery, poverty alleviation and economic growth 
  • A demonstrable understanding of national policies and Legal Framework in this field.
CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2017 at 16:30.

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, via e-mail to: recruitmentkis@parliament.gov.za (quoting the post title and reference number in the subject line).

PLEASE NOTE: The name and reference number of the post/s applied for must always be clearly indicated in all correspondence. Candidates who do not submit the supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Services and /or State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments. 

Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within two months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be with the interviewed candidates.