Researcher: Gender Equality Jobs

Researcher: Gender Equality Opportunity at Parliament of South Africa

Organization Overview:
The Parliament of South Africa, comprising the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces, serves as the national legislature. This position supports our constitutional mandate through research excellence.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
• Education Requirements:
  – Matric Certificate
  – Honors Degree (NQF 8) in Social Sciences/Gender Studies/related field
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in gender-focused research
• Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Department: Research & Policy Development

Key Responsibilities:

Research Operations:

• Design and execute research projects addressing gender equality issues
• Analyze policy frameworks and legislative documents
• Prepare briefing materials for parliamentary committees

Strategic Support:

• Contribute to development of oversight programs
• Identify emerging gender policy priorities
• Support international parliamentary engagements

Knowledge Management:

• Monitor national gender policy implementation
• Maintain current sector knowledge through continuous learning
• Develop information resources for MPs and committees

Candidate Requirements:

• Demonstrated understanding of parliamentary processes
• Expertise in gender policy analysis
• Proven ability to translate research into policy recommendations
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder environments

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should submit applications through Parliament’s official careers portal. Applications must include:

• Comprehensive CV with references
• Academic transcripts
• Writing sample (research paper/report)

Commitment to Employment Equity: Parliament promotes representivity – women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.