Researcher: Environmental Affairs Jobs

Researcher: Environmental Affairs

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 8) in Environmental Management, Ecology, Forestry or related field
Experience: Minimum 3 years in natural resource governance/policy research
Application Deadline: Not Specified

Position Overview:

Parliament of South Africa seeks qualified researcher to support environmental governance and policy development. Role involves strategic research, parliamentary support, and policy analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

– Conduct policy-focused environmental research
– Prepare briefing documents for parliamentary committees
– Analyze legislation and identify policy gaps
– Support international parliamentary engagements
– Monitor sustainable resource management practices
– Develop reports for oversight visits and public hearings
– Maintain current knowledge of environmental legislation

Essential Requirements:

– Honours Degree in environmental/natural sciences
– 3+ years applied research experience
– Strong understanding of:
* South African environmental governance structures
* National/Provincial government roles in environmental management
* Sustainable development frameworks
– Excellent written communication skills
– Policy analysis capabilities
– Parliamentary procedure knowledge (advantageous)

Application Process:

Qualified candidates may apply through Parliament’s official careers portal. Only official applications via careers.parliament.gov.za will be considered.

Note: No application fees required for parliamentary positions. Candidates are advised to verify all recruitment processes through official channels.