Researcher - Labour

Reference: KS/3056/2017
Package: R715,576.00
Position Type: Permanent
Closing date: 25th August 2017

KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION

The successful candidates 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.

Minimum Requirements:
  •  A relevant Honours Degree in Economics and/or Labour Law with 3 years’ applied research experience in labour and/or public enterprises research and understanding of the South African labour market and/or functioning of the various public enterprises.
Key performance areas will include:
  • Conducting research 
  • Strategic research support and planning 
  • Law-making, oversight, public and international participation support 
  • Operational procedure and sector specialisation 
  • Quality control and information dissemination 
  • Additional support services, as required.
Skills requirements Include:
  • Sector-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 to advanced computer skills 
  • 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.
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.