The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing a team of parliamentary researchers with the aim of providing members of the DA parliamentary caucus with:

• Quality research and procedural support in Parliament that would effectively drive strategic issues
• Quality and strategic legislation research and analysis in Parliament
• Managing the functioning of the Parliamentary Research Unit

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree
• Postgraduate degree (advantageous)
• Prior research experience (highly advantageous)
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
• 3 years’ experience working in a national or provincial legislature, government or legal practice
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office suite
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for occasional use

Skills:

• Time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Administration and organisation
• Team management
• Conflict management