Job Alert: Senior Researcher: Social Equity (IRC7180)

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SENIOR RESEARCHER: SOCIAL EQUITY (IRC7180)

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 issues 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
As the Senior Researcher, you will be responsible for providing leadership and expert guidance to the social equity research cluster team in conducting high-quality research to support the core business of Parliament (Law-making, Oversight, Public Participation and International Engagements) as well as for special projects and programmes of Parliament. This role is responsible to manage a team of professional researchers, ensuring quality, accurate, relevance, and timeliness of research outputs and plays a pivotal role in developing research strategies and approaches, overseeing complex research projects, and ensuring that the team delivers evidence-based research and independent objective insights and analysis.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conceptualisation and initiation of research projects
• Coordination and management of research projects
• Strategic advice and guidance on research agendas of Committees within the cluster
• Management of the research cluster team
• Quality control and information dissemination
• Financial Management
• Additional support services

• A relevant Master’s degree in social services, development studies, gender or related qualification at an NQF level 9. PhD will be advantageous
• 5 years’ research experience having managed and lead research projects within a similar environment.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO A 6 MONTHS’ PROBATION PERIOD.

You must also demonstrate:

• Knowledge of public policy
• Sectoral specific knowledge
• Knowledge of the core Parliamentary processes
• Excellent knowledge and application of various research methodologies, practices and principles
• Excellent data analysis, statistics and data modelling processes
• Knowledge in the development of research briefs within a legislative environment
• Research Programme and Project management
• Ability, knowledge and skills to introduce new research methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance research productivity and impact.
• Strong analytical skills
• Financial management skills
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills
• High energy with a sense of urgency
• Exceptional interpersonal and intrapersonal competence
• Focussed on delivering results
• Ability to lead and motivate teams through change
• Ability to work under sustained pressure
• Organisational awareness ability
• Political acumen
• Emotional intelligence

We are looking for people who have the following attributes:

• High energy with a sense of urgency
• Exceptional interpersonal and intrapersonal competence
• Focussed on delivering results
• Resilient
• Ability to lead and motivate teams through change
• Ability to work under sustained pressure
• Organisational awareness ability
• Political acumen
• Emotional intelligence

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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