Job Alert: Operations Content Specialist (IRC8844)

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT
OPERATIONS CONTENT SPECIALIST (IRC8844)

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issue affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.
The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces, each with its own distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.

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:

  1. Governance Structures Coordination and Secretariat Support
  2. Executive Content, Research, and Decision Support
  3. Information and Data Gathering, Strategic Synthesis, and Analysis from all Parliamentary Operations
  4. Dedicated Parliamentary Liaison and Internal Stakeholder Engagement Support for the OSTP
  5. Executive and Committee Decision, Resolution, and Action Tracking
  6. 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.

This position is subject to a probationary period of 6 months

What you will experience working at Parliament:

In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive. We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results. When you join us, you will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation. Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work.
Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.

About Us

Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation's history every day. If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.

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Person that has never been employed by Parliament

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CLOSING DATE:24 SEPTEMBER 2026

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.