Parliamentary Officer Job Vacancy

PARLIAMENTARY OFFICER
SALARY : R630 822 per annum (All inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent (NQF 7). Minimum of 3 years’
experience or more and a valid driver’s license. Key Competencies: Knowledge
of:* Ministry operations*Proven management Competencies*Working knowledge
of the political and parliamentary/legislative processes in South Africa*
Understanding of functional arrears covered by the Executing authority’s
portfolio. Skills:* Report writing*Time management* Good communication
skills*Creative/innovative *Analytical thinking skills*Language
skills*Presentation*Good organizational skills*Good people skills*High level of
reliability Basic written communication skills*Ability to act with tact and discretion*Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Monitor events in parliament/the legislature to identify matters that have a
bearing on the portfolio of the executing authority*Monitor events in
Cabinet/executive council to identify matters that have a bearing on the
portfolio of the executive authority*Render an efficient and effective
parliamentary service*Co-ordinate and control movements between the
Pretoria – Cape Town Offices for Parliamentary sessions (where
applicable)*Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
ENQUIRIES : Monkoe Mphodi (015) 294 2223

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be submitted to: The Head of Department; Department of
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private
Bag X9485, POLOKWANE, 0700 OR delivered personally at 28 Market Street
(next to UNISA) Registry Office (First floor).

CLOSING DATE : 29 January 2015

NOTE : Applications should be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from all Public Service
Departments and must be completed in full. Certified copies of your identity
document, and qualifications as well as a CV must be attached. A valid driver’s
license will be an added advantage. The specific reference number for the post
must be quoted. Failure to submit the required documents will automatically
disqualify applications. Short-listed candidates for the above posts will be
subjected to a Security clearance, Competency Assessment (SMS posts), and
verification of qualifications. Communication will only be limited to shortlisted
candidates and if you do not receive any response from us within three (3)
months after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.
NB: Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered