Parliament of the RSA Vacancies

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Human Capital Executive Assistant

Job Title Human Capital Executive Assistant
Location Cape Town,ZA
Organization Name 70101-HC: HC: Human Capital Executive: Man & Gen
Department Description
Human Capital Division
Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Executive support to the Chief People Officer, ensuring complete, accurate, reliable and on-time delivery in all areas of responsibility.

Detailed Description
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: • Operational management including reporting • Project Coordination, internal and external stakeholder engagement • Divisional Budget reporting • Information management • Research and Analysis • Implement Human Capital Management Service delivery model • Develop monthly, quarterly human capital reports • Tracking of performance against human capital annual performance plans

Job Requirements
TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE: • Grade 12 NQF Level 4 with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management at NQF Level 7; • and 5 years human capital function experience.

Additional Details
Behavioural Competencies: • Strong people and customer service orientation. • Good problem-solving ability. • Adaptability. • Strong tact and diplomacy. Technical Competencies: • Knowledge of Financial Management of Parliament Act FMPPLA. • Thorough knowledge relevant and applicable legislation. • Thorough knowledge of all relevant human capital and employment laws, applicable policies and procedures. • Understanding of the human capital functions • Document and records management • Communication tools and technologies • Working knowledge of HR systems and databases to generate reports • Project Coordination • Communication and understanding of internal communication protocols • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. • Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task with great follow-up skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Financial Awareness: Solid understanding of financial processes such financial tracking and reporting. • Administrative Skills: Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. • Analytical Ability: Comfortable working with large datasets and extracting insights. • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent people skills, including both strong written and verbal communication skills. • Energy & Initiative: Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY: (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) STEPS: To apply go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers. STEP 1: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system. STEP 2: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach CV,certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system. STEP 3: Ensure you complete the assessment. STEP 4: Click FINISH. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement
TCOE Package R 1131772
Currency ZAR
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
External End Date 29-Sep-2025
Internal End Date 29-Sep-2025

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Head Chef

Job Title Head Chef
Location Cape Town,ZA
Organization Name 60351-Catering: Man and Gen
Department Description
Catering Services Section
Brief Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, preparation of meals and provision of catering services for Parliament.
Detailed Description

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 National Diploma in Professional Cookery or Related (NQF Level 6) • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional cookery with 3 years’ experience as Head Chef or similar position
  Job Requirements
• Menu planning and costing • Ordering and stock control • Implement Health and safety regulations and standards • Maintain operational equipment • Staff Supervision
  Additional Details
  Technical Knowledge and Skills: • Ability to supervise a team • Ability to work under sustained pressure • Computer literacy • Thorough knowledge of the professional cookery in hospitality environment • Willingness to work long extraordinary hours • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety practices, and nutrition. • Exceptional supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse kitchen team. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. • A passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences. • Computer Skills (Microsoft Suite) Behavioural Competencies: • Interpersonal skills • Ability to organise • Integrity • Professionalism • Service Orientation • Decision-making ability • Delivering results and meeting standards and expectations • Good leadership ability and able to motivate a team • Conflict resolution • Can easily adapt to change • Innovation
  How To Apply
  HOW TO APPLY: (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) STEPS: To apply go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers. STEP 1: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system. STEP 2: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach CV,certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system. STEP 3: Ensure you complete the assessment. STEP 4: Click FINISH. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement
  TCOE Package R 707458
  Currency ZAR
  Amount of Travel
  Work At Home
  External End Date 19-Sep-2025
  Internal End Date 19-Sep-2025

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Unit Manager: Committee Support

Job Title Unit Manager: Committee Support
Location Cape Town,ZA
Organization Name 40101-KIS: Man and Gen
Department Description
Committee Section: Core Business Support Division
Brief Description
Parliament is seeking a talented professional to manage and provide support to a cluster of Parliamentary Committees which includes the management of procedural advice, content advice, secretariat support, programming and planning of Committee activities and ensuring that all products and reports of the Committees are of a high quality and standard. You will manage and lead the committee support teams in enabling effective and efficient support to Parliamentary Committees and ensuring all additional specialist expertise, advice and support required by Committees are provided.
Detailed Description
Provision of Support to Committees (Procedural Advice, Secretariat and Administrative Support and Specialist information and advice for the Committee) • Managing the drafting, production and quality assurance of Bills and amendments to Bills of Committees within the Cluster • Quality assurance of all committee products and reports. • Management of the effective programming and Strategic Planning of Committees within the Cluster. • Operational planning and reporting for the Cluster. • Human Resource Management. • Financial Management
Job Requirements
Relevant Honours or Post Graduate qualification (NQF level 8) with a preference for law or public administration • 5 years relevant experience in a legislative or similar environment, of which 3 years must have been at a management level • Relevant Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) would be advantageous with the above specified years of relevant experience.
Additional Details
You must also demonstrate: • Excellent understanding of the core mandate and functions of Parliament. • Excellent knowledge of the operations, procedures and work of Parliamentary Committees • Knowledge of Parliamentary Service policies and directives • Knowledge and understanding of Parliament’s management systems including the performance management • Knowledge and understanding of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act • Knowledge and understanding of the rules of the NA and NCOP • In-depth understanding of the constitutional framework • In-depth understanding of parliamentary procedure • Strong public financial management skills • Strong planning, organising and administrative skills • Strong oral and written communications skills (English) • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to network and build stakeholder relations • Strong tact and diplomacy skills • Excellent leadership skills and able to lead teams through change • Advanced computer skills • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality • Ability to work long and often irregular hours • Ability to deliver under sustained pressure and tight time frames..
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY: (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) STEPS: To apply go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers. STEP 1: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system. STEP 2: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach CV,certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system. STEP 3: Ensure you complete the assessment. STEP 4: Click FINISH. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
TCOE Package R 1969833
Currency ZAR
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
External End Date 19-Sep-2025
Internal End Date 19-Sep-2025

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Content Advisor: PC on Employment and Labour

Job Title Content Advisor: PC on Employment and Labour
Location Cape Town,ZA
Organization Name Committees Section
Department Description
Core Business Support
Brief Description
Parliament of South Africa is seeking professionals that would be responsible for providing strategic advice and analysis to Committees, including quality assurance of Committee products.
Detailed Description

• Operational planning and reporting • Content, Strategic and Procedural Advice to committees • Quality Assurance • Committees Support Budgeting
  Job Requirements
• Relevant master’s degree and 5 years relevant experience. • This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
  Additional Details
• Sound research and analytical skills • Knowledge of Parliamentary policies, procedures and management systems • Operational planning and project management skills • Understanding the sensitivities within a political environment • Proven organisational and administrative skills • Sound oral and written communication skills • Good interpersonal & creative skills • Ability to work in a team • Ability to work under sustained pressure • Computer literacy including MS Office packages, Internet and Outlook • Stress management [self-management] • Ability to work extraordinary working hours
  How To Apply
  STEP 1: To apply go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers. STEP 2: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system. STEP 3: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system. STEP 4: Ensure you complete the assessment. STEP 5: Click FINISH. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
  TCOE Package R 1641787
  Currency ZAR
  Amount of Travel
  Work At Home
  External End Date 18-Sep-2025
  Internal End Date 18-Sep-2025

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Content Advisor: PC on Human Settlements

Job Title Content Advisor: PC on Human Settlements
Location Cape Town,ZA
Organization Name Committees Unit
Department Description
Core Business Support
Brief Description
Parliament of South Africa is seeking professionals that would be responsible for providing strategic advice and analysis to Committees, including quality assurance of Committee products.
Detailed Description

• Operational planning and reporting • Content, Strategic and Procedural Advice to committees • Quality Assurance • Committees Support Budgeting
  Job Requirements
• Relevant master’s degree and 5 years relevant experience
  Additional Details
• Sound research and analytical skills • Knowledge of Parliamentary policies, procedures and management systems • Operational planning and project management skills • Understanding the sensitivities within a political environment • Proven organisational and administrative skills • Sound oral and written communication skills • Good interpersonal & creative skills • Ability to work in a team • Ability to work under sustained pressure • Computer literacy including MS Office packages, Internet and Outlook • Stress management [self-management] • Ability to work extraordinary working hours
  How To Apply
  STEP 1: To apply go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers. STEP 2: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system. STEP 3: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system. STEP 4: Ensure you complete the assessment. STEP 5: Click FINISH. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
  TCOE Package R 1641787
  Currency ZAR
  Amount of Travel
  Work At Home
  External End Date 18-Sep-2025
  Internal End Date 18-Sep-2025

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Control Language Practitioner

Job Title Control Language Practitioner
Location Cape Town,ZA
Organization Name 40252-KIS: LS: Interpreting Unit
Department Description
Language Services Section
Brief Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating interpreting, translations, editing and Hansard reporting services. Also responsible for performing operational and human capital supervisory roles, coaching and mentoring of Senior language Practitioners
Detailed Description
Your key responsibilities will be: • Hansard Reporting • Interpreting services • Translation • Editing • Digital Hansard Publishing • Terminology development and innovation • Staff Supervision • Administration and Additional Support Services
Job Requirements
To qualify, you must have: Applicants should have a Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 plus a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or related qualification in Languages with applicable majors at NQF Level 7. Qualification transcripts to be included. A relevant experience of which 3 years must include the supervisory/quality control of the work of team members within the Languages, Translation, Editing, Transcribing and/or Interpreting environment.
Additional Details
You must also demonstrate: • Proficiency in English and one other official language • Knowledge of legislative process • Knowledge of parliamentary policies and procedures • Understanding of the Labour Relations Act • Supervisory & Leadership skills • Operational planning and project management skills • Computer literacy • Good communication skills; verbal and written skills in English and other official languages • Excellent transcript skills • Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting skills • Excellent translating, editing and proof-reading skills • Excellent attention to detail • Thorough knowledge of Hansard procedural aspects • Knowledge of and experience in the latest language technologies • Good planning and organising skills • Interpersonal skills • Keen interest in current affairs • Ability to work under pressure • Meeting tight deadlines • Expected to work beyond normal working hours • Required to travel for parliamentary work across the country The nature of the environment requires the Control Language Practitioner to work unusual and flexible working hours aligned to Parliament’s needs.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY: (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) STEPS: To apply go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers. STEP 1: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system. STEP 2: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach CV,certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system. STEP 3: Ensure you complete the assessment. STEP 4: Click FINISH. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement
TCOE Package R 1131772
Currency ZAR
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
External End Date 19-Sep-2025
Internal End Date 19-Sep-2025

Click here to apply

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