Job Alert: Team Leader: Parliamentary Democracy Office: Northern Cape (IRC6956)

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TEAM LEADER: PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY OFFICE: NORTHERN CAPE (IRC6956)

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
The role of Team Leader in one of our Parliamentary Democracy Offices offers exciting opportunities for a people-centred, caring and politically astute individual to be at the center of Parliament’s public participation programs. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of Parliament’s public outreach in the province, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries.
In this role, you are required to lead a team to ensure the successful implementation of Parliament’s public participation initiatives in the province, in line with Parliament’s Public Participation Model.  This includes the facilitation of public information and education, mobilization of relevant stakeholders, and organizing feedback sessions with the Members of Parliament. You will also be responsible for the management of the office facilities and operations in line with the applicable legislation, policies and procedures approved in Parliament.
Public Participation is an essential component of the Constitutional mandate for Parliament. Parliament’s role and outcomes are to represent the people and ensure government by the people under the Constitution, as well as to represent the provinces and local government in the national sphere of government. In addition, the facilitation of public participation and involvement in its processes therefore remains central to the mandate of Parliament.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Ensure effective and efficient management of all the operations of the Parliamentary Democracy Office (PDO).
• Conduct operations management in line with the organisational life cycle principles and milestones adopted in Parliament from planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation and reporting and review.
• Ensure that Public Participation engagements, including Public Hearings through the law-making processes are conducted in the province towards meaningful involvement of the people in Parliament’s processes and its committees.
• Ensure availability and accessibility of educational materials to inform and educate people about Parliament and its functions in the province’s predominant official languages .
• Equip the people with the relevant knowledge and skills needed to engage meaningfully in Parliament’s Public Participation engagements and public hearings.
• Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure there is a progressive loop of information sharing and providing feedback.
• Provide insightful and influential communications on relevant matters in writing and orally as an organisational ambassador of Parliament in the province.
• Provide a conducive work environment that is free of hazards but equipped with the facilities, assets and technologies required  to ensure the operations are run effectively.
• Uphold the health and wellness mechanisms needed to maintain operational excellence.
• Manage employees, the team and working relationships in line with the legislation, policies and procedures approved in Parliament.
• Account for the productivity, spending and performance of the PDO.
• Apply sound Financial Management in line with the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act, Supply Chain Management processes and Parliament Delegation of Authority.
• Proactively identify risks, and work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to categorise risks and develop effective mitigation plans and risk management strategies.
• Provide management reporting on all matters timeously as per the applicable practices and legislation used in Parliament.

A relevant Bachelor’s degree, e.g. in Education/ Community Development / Communication / Public Relations / Public Management / Public Administration or a related qualification at an NQF Level 7.  A minimum of five years relevant experience, e.g. in public engagements and/or public stakeholder relations of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory/management position.

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

We are looking for people who have the following attributes:

• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and engage in the predominant languages of the province.
• Ability to facilitate and deliver basic public education workshops within communities of targeted interest groups.
• Proven experience of working with rural communities or otherwise traceable community activism.
• Understanding of the prevailing socio-political conditions in the province.
• Appreciation of the value of Parliament and collaboration with strategic stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of the Constitution and the role and functions of Parliament.
• Good understanding of the co-operative government and intergovernmental relations structures.
• Hands-on with strategic and operational planning and implementation.
• Knowledge and understanding of managing operational risk and health and safety.  
• Excellent stress management skills.
• High energy with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work under sustained pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to network and engage across all levels.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in managing and leading teams through organisational change.
• Professional work ethic with a strong commitment to making a difference.
• Excellent aptitude for computer applications and technology.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT:

• This job is based in a Parliamentary Democracy Office in the province indicated and not at the Parliamentary precinct in Cape Town.
• This job may involve long working hours which might include working after hours, weekends and on public holidays.
• The job requires extensive travel within the province, to other provinces and Parliament in Cape Town, from time to time.

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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