BILLS OFFICE
EDITING ASSISTANT
We offer a market and industry competitive total to 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 the heart of our democracy where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issues 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 their 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 incumbent will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and processing support to Parliaments Bills Office.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Processing of Bills
- Processing of Acts
- Processing of daily papers
- Administrative support
- Records and Information Management
To qualify, you must have:
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 and a Certificate / Diploma in Public Administration / Administration / Language Practice / Paralegal Practice or related at NQF 5 and 1 year of relevant experience in similar environments.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Basic knowledge of parliamentary procedure, rules, Constitution and the legislative processes of Parliament
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the Use of Official Languages Act
- Basic understanding of participatory democracy and political dynamics.
- Project coordination skills
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills in two official South African languages, Tshivenda or Xitsonga, one of which must be English
- Excellent administrative skills and excellent planning and organizing skills
- Advanced Computer literacy, Microsoft 365 suite and document formatting skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Electronic documents and records management skills and proven experience and knowledge of information and database management applications
- Excellent time management skills and tact and diplomacy skills
- Customer focussed and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Focussed on delivering business results and good intra and interpersonal abilities
- Self-motivated, collaborative and teamwork focused
- Ability to function well under pressure and ability to work flexible hours
- Resourceful and able to run multiple administrative activities without compromising quality of outcomes
- Strong attention to detail and can easily adapt to changes
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.
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.
