Parliament Vacancies

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Chief Information Officer

INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (ICT)

5 Year fixed term contract (subject to a six-month probation period)

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO) (IRC6975)

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issue affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.
The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces, each with its own distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the ICT Division within the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa. The CIO will ensure the effective delivery of Information Technology systems, infrastructure, tools of trade, and business technology solutions that drive business process optimization and digital transformation initiatives. This role is crucial in enabling Parliament to fulfil its core mandate and strategic objectives efficiently through the effective utilization of contemporary Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

1. Strategic Planning and Management
2. IT Business Solutions and business process optimisation
3. Big Data and analytics technical infrastructure, architecture and support.
4. Research and Innovation
5. Operational Management
6. Human Resources Management
7. Financial Management

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, Post graduate degree of Post graduate diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business and Information Systems or related qualification at an NQF Level 8.
• ADVANTAGE: Professional registration with Institute of Information Technology Professionals of South Africa.
• 10 Years’ relevant IT Management experience, of which at least 5 years having been in a senior leadership position in a medium to large size company or institution and having a proven track record in leading and driving ICT and/or digital transformation initiatives.

IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

1. Excellent knowledge and understanding of ICT and digital transformation, business process optimization, and contemporary ICT trends.
2. Excellent knowledge of IT project management principles and methodologies
3. Excellent knowledge and application of ICT governance models and frameworks
4. Excellent knowledge and application of systems and technology security applications, framework and controls.
5. Excellent knowledge of Big Data and Analytics and business intelligence applications.
6. Excellent knowledge of AI
7. Basic knowledge of the government in South Africa, its structures and administration
8. Knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies and systems that help to make organisations successful.
9. Knowledge of ERP systems and applications
10. Knowledge of broadcasting technologies and infrastructure
11. Knowledge of Management Systems and Practices.

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
3. Excellent presentation and report writing skills
4. Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities
5. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
6. Possess a high level of ethics and integrity and have strong sense of Organisational Awareness
7. Focussed on delivering results and meeting client expectations
8. Excellent Systems Thinking ability
9. Resilient and able to effectively lead large teams through organisational change
10. Strong tact and diplomacy skills

What you will experience working at Parliament:

In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive. We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results. When you join us, you will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation. Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work.
Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.

About Us

Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation’s history every day. If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.

Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns

CLOSING DATE: 12 June 2025

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Analyst Programmer

INFORMATION COMMUNICATIN AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

ANALYST PROGRAMMER (IRC6977)

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issue affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.
The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces, each with its own distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing all database administration support of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems of Parliament and bespoke systems.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Develop, configure and setup the ECM and bespoke systems
• End user support for the ECM and bespoke systems
• ECM and bespoke systems administration
• ECM database administration
• ECM and bespoke systems training.

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4 with an IT Degree
• With the minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience

IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills
•  Programming /SQL skills
•  Scripting skills
• Logical mind 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to exercise discretion 
• Ability to work in a team

Technical Competencies:

•  Programming skills essential, C# programming essential, PHP programming advantageous
• Database administration essential, Postgres and MSSQL highly advantageous
•  Knowledge of ECM principles essential, exposure to Alfresco highly advantageous
•  Business intelligence skills advantageous, PowerBi highly advantageous   
• Scripting experience essential, JavaScript and JQuery highly advantageous.

What you will experience working at Parliament:

In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive. We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results. When you join us, you will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation. Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work.
Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.

About Us

Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation’s history every day. If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.

Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns

CLOSING DATE: 12 June 2025

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Procedural Adviser: House Plenaries

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TABLE DIVISION

PROCEDURAL ADVISER: HOUSE PLENARIES

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost package.

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa.
It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy where
the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issue affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote
accountability and transparency in governance. The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces,
each with its own distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity,
equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY
As the Procedural Adviser: House Plenaries, you will play a crucial role in the provision of procedural advice and guidance related to plenary sittings of the National Assembly in line with its constitutional mandate.  The Secretary to the National Assembly, assisted by procedural staff, is the adviser to the Speaker and other presiding officers, and to Assembly members generally, in relation to proceedings of the Assembly.  Procedural Adviser: House Plenaries forms part of the team that deals with House Direct Support matters, including the provision of accurate written records of formal decisions and proceedings of the National Assembly; procedural advice to internal (House) committees is provided; that rules, motions, and other procedural documents are drafted in support of smooth house proceedings, that statutory obligations of the Assembly are processed, including those related to membership of the Assembly and that institutional memory on procedure is maintained.  You will work closely with Members to advise/provide guidance on complex issues related to parliamentary procedure.  You require a thorough grounding in the constitutional, legislative and rules frameworks which guide the work of the National Assembly. In executing your responsibilities, you will contribute significantly to the effectiveness and integrity of the work of the National Assembly and its members as the elected representatives of the people of South Africa.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Provision of advice, guidance and support on matters directly related to the functioning of the House
• Provides advice relevant to plenary meetings of the National Assembly
• Co-ordinates the provision of advice and guidance on plenary-related matters
• Scan the environment for issues relevant for the functioning of the House and provides guidance to Presiding Officers and Members of the National Assembly

• Provision of advice and support to Joint- and plenary sittings of the National Assembly.
• Ensures the provision of support to plenary meetings
• Ensures support to Joint Sittings of Parliament

• Managing the creation and review of Institutional Memory instruments on matters directly related to House support
• Manages the production and review of Indexes of Minutes of Proceedings and Questions
• Reviews the Audit of Statutes

• Managing the scrutiny of Committee Reports and monitoring and tracking of House resolutions
• Undertakes vetting of Committee Reports and Communicates concerns and issues to relevant stakeholders
• Develops and reviews a system for tracking and monitoring of House resolutions and coordinates follow-up actions on House resolutions and Committee Reports

• Coordination of processes for the appointment of non-elected office- bearers and whips
• Allocates responsibilities to Procedural Officers on receipt of correspondence from parties

• Co-ordination of processes related to rulings by Presiding Officers
• Identifies matters for substantive rulings by Presiding Officers
• Coordinates preparation of rulings for submission to the Presiding Officers
• Collates selection of rulings for publication in Digest of Rulings

• Management of support for external parliamentary interaction
• Provides procedural advice and guidance relating to the State of the Nation Address; Youth Parliament; Women’s Parliament, People’s Assembly and Africa Day
• Coordinates the provision of content support
• Collates notes on proceedings and develops reports and submits reports according to agreed timeframes Provides training on parliamentary procedure

• Staff Supervision
• Provides guidance and one-on-one coaching to staff within the procedural team/unit on the implementation of work processes and procedures, work tasks to procedural officers accordingly.
• Enters into performance agreements with staff timeously and in line with Parliament’s performance management policies, processes and procedures.

To qualify, you must have:
Applicants should be in possession of an Honours Degree or Post-Graduate qualification in Law / Public Administration or related qualification at an NQF Level 8 and 8 years specialist Parliamentary / Legislature procedural advisory experience.

You must also demonstrate:

• Thorough knowledge of parliamentary processes and procedures, the constitutional framework and political environment
• Excellent written and oral language skills.
• Ability to facilitate teamwork
• The ability to work long and irregular hours under sustained pressure.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy

What you will experience working at Parliament:
In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive. We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results. When you join us, you will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation. Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work. Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.

About Us
Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation’s history every day.  If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.

To apply go to: https://www.parliament.gov.za/careers-parliament

CLOSING DATE: 5 June 2025

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We wish you all the best with your applications