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Researcher on Sport and Recreation

Reference: KS/1485/2018
Package: R715,576.00
Position Type: Permanent
Closing date: 30th March 2018

The successful candidate 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.

Key Performance Areas Include:
  • Conducting research 
  • Strategic research support and planning 
  • Oversight support, public and international participation 
  • Operational procedure and sector specialisation 
  • Quality control and information dissemination 
  • Additional support services.
Minimum Requirements:
  • A relevant Honours Degree in Sport Sciences, Sport Management, Recreation, Leisure or related fields supported by 3 years practical research experience in a working environment. 
  • Knowledge of one of the following disciplines would be essential: Sport Science, Sport Management and Sport Development. 
  • Knowledge of policies, legislation and programmes of the South African Sport and Recreation sector would be an added advantage.
Skills Requirements:
  • Sector specific knowledge 
  • Research experience 
  • Knowledge of research methods 
  • Understanding of Government processes 
  • Analytical skills 
  • Conceptual skills 
  • Presentation skills 
  • Verbal and written communication skills 
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills 
  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Planning, coordinating and organising skills 
  • Project management 
  • Client orientation 
  • Team work 
  • Time management 
  • Ability to function well under pressure 
  • Willingness to work long hours 
  • Flexibility and adaptability 
  • Knowledge of Parliamentary processes and systems.
CLOSING DATE: 30 March 2018 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, ID and three contactable employment referees, via e-mail to: recruitmentcoreb@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 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.