Researcher: Public Service and Administration Jobs

Researcher: Public Service and Administration

Organization Overview

The Parliament of South Africa serves as the national legislature, comprising the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces. Established under the Constitution, it plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s governance framework.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 8) in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or Development Studies + Matric
• Experience Needed: 3 years in governance sector research
• Location: Gauteng
• Department: Research & Administration

Core Responsibilities

Research Operations

• Address research requests and anticipate organizational needs
• Design comprehensive research projects with clear objectives
• Collect and analyze data from reliable sources
• Coordinate cross-departmental research initiatives

Strategic Support

• Contribute to committee planning processes
• Identify key sectoral issues for parliamentary attention
• Develop policy analysis for oversight functions

Parliamentary Operations

• Prepare briefing documents for international engagements
• Support legislative oversight activities
• Document proceedings of regional parliamentary forums

Professional Development

• Monitor policy developments and legislative changes
• Participate in skills enhancement programs
• Prepare regular operational reports

Candidate Requirements

• Proven expertise in public service policy frameworks
• Strong understanding of parliamentary processes
• Proficiency in research methodologies
• Excellent analytical and presentation abilities

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit applications through Parliament’s official careers portal: careers.parliament.gov.za

Note: Candidates are advised to create comprehensive CVs using freely available templates. No payments are required for any recruitment processes.