Unit Manager: Committee Support (IRC7606)

CORE BUSINESS SUPPORT DIVISION

UNIT MANAGER: COMMITTEE SUPPORT

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost 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 the heart of our democracy where Members of Parliament discuss important issues affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote governance and improve the lives of citizens. The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces, each with their 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, non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

Parliament is seeking a talented professional to manage and provide support to a cluster of Parliamentary Committees which includes the management of procedural advice, content advice, secretariat support, programming and planning of Committee activities and ensuring that all products and reports of the Committees are of a high quality and standard.
You will manage and lead the committee support teams in enabling effective and efficient support to Parliamentary Committees and ensuring all additional specialist expertise, advice and support required by Committees are provided.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provision of Support to Committees (Procedural Advice, Secretariat and Administrative Support and Specialist information and advice for the Committee)
  
• Managing the drafting, production and quality assurance of Bills and amendments to Bills of Committees within the Cluster
  
• Quality assurance of all committee products and reports.
  
• Management of the effective programming and Strategic Planning of Committees within the Cluster.
  
• Operational planning and reporting for the Cluster.
  
• Human Resource Management.
  
• Financial Management.
  

To qualify, you must have a minimum of:

• Relevant Honours or Post Graduate qualification (NQF level 8) with a preference for law or public administration
  
• 5 years relevant experience in a legislative or similar environment, of which 3 years must have been at a management level
  
• Relevant Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) would be advantageous with the above specified years of relevant experience.
  

You must also demonstrate:

• Excellent understanding of the core mandate and functions of Parliament.
  
• Excellent knowledge of the operations, procedures and work of Parliamentary Committees
  
• Knowledge of Parliamentary Service policies and directives
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Parliament’s management systems including the performance management
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the rules of the NA and NCOP
  
• In-depth understanding of the constitutional framework
  
• In-depth understanding of parliamentary procedure
  
• Strong public financial management skills
  
• Strong planning, organising and administrative skills
  
• Strong oral and written communications skills (English)
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to network and build stakeholder relations
  
• Strong tact and diplomacy skills
  
• Excellent leadership skills and able to lead teams through change
  
• Advanced computer skills
  
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
  
• Ability to work long and often irregular hours
  
• Ability to deliver under sustained pressure and tight timeframes
  

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 a 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, while maintaining permanent presence in Cape Town. 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. 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.
This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

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