EASTERN CAPE LEGISLATURE VACANCIES

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Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions listed below: 
 
This is a re-advertisement and candidates who previously applied need not re-apply unless there is an update necessary. 
 
Ref. No: 11/2023 
 
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES (ON A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT) 
DIVISION : Parliamentary Services 
REPORTS TO : Secretary to the Legislature 
GRADE : 20 
SALARY NOTCH : R1 395 476.00 per annum 
SALARY SCALE : R1 395 476.00 – R1 463 553.00 per annum 
TOTAL PACKAGE : R2 265 421.00 per annum- inclusive of employer’s Medical Aid contribution to a maximum of R37 887.00 per annum, Housing Allowance to a maximum of R62 660.00 per annum, 13th Cheque, and 22% Employer’s contribution to the Provident Fund, a Car Allowance of R346 104.00 per annum. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
 A Postgraduate Degree (NQF 8) in Legal or Law or equivalent qualification in a related field. 
 Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Legal or Law or equivalent qualification in a related field will be an added advantage. 
 Eight (08) years’ experience in Legal environment. 
 Five (5) years at a Senior Management level in a Parliamentary environment. 
 
GENERIC COMPETENCIES 
 Financial Management. 
 People Management and Empowerment. 
 Honesty and Integrity. 
 Stakeholder Management. 
 Change Management 
 Strategic Capability and Leadership. 
 Mentoring and Coaching Skills. 
 Interpersonal Skills. 
 Time Management. 
 Assertiveness and Innovative Skills. 
 Reporting. 
 
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: 
 Language Proficiency in English as well as isiXhosa or Sesotho or Afrikaans. 
 Computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Programmes as minimum. 
 Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of the Standing Rules of Procedure.
 Knowledge and understanding of legal prescripts, including the Constitution and Standing Rules of Procedure. 
 Ability to work in a political environment and under pressure. 
 Ability to analyze critically and adapt to changing environment. 
 
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: 
 Oversee and manage Parliamentary Services inclusive of House Proceedings, Hansard, Languages and Questions as well as Committees. 
 Oversee Legal Advice, Drafting of Legislation, Petitions, Research and Oversight processes. 
 Coordinate and oversee planning and implementation of the public participation and education programme. 
 Coordinate and manage the programme of Committees and the Legislature to ensure seamless running of government programmes. 
 Facilitate drafting of legislation, contracts, policies and processing of bills. 
 Ensure effective liaison with the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). 
 Management of financial and human resources of Parliamentary Services.

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DIRECTION TO CANDIDATES 
 Applications must be submitted a properly completed and signed Z83 form. 
 The Z83 form must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, recently certified copies of academic qualifications and a certified copy of RSA Identity Document. 
 The certified copies of documents should have been certified not longer than three months as at the date of application. 
 Candidates in possession of foreign qualifications should attach a certificate of evaluation of their qualifications from South African Qualifications Authority. 
 Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified. 
 All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Security Screening and Security Clearance. 
 In the event of any negative outcomes during competency assessment, security clearance, evaluation of documents and other vetting checks, the employer reserves the right to cancel any contractual obligations entered into with the candidate. 
 Candidates who require additional information and who may want to confirm receipt of their application(s) may contact Mrs L. Mahlungwana (040-608 0190/0224). 
 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered and applicants are therefore advised to ensure that their applications reach the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature on or before the closing date. 
 Kindly take note that the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature reserves the right to terminate the process at any stage and not to appoint at all. 
 All application letters must be marked for the attention of Ms B. Matwa and addressed to: 
 
The Secretary to the Legislature 
Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature 
Private Bag X0051 
BHISHO
5605, 
 
alternatively,
 
 Applications may be hand delivered at: 
The Office of the Senior Manager: Human Resources 
Office No 4218 
Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature 
Independence Avenue 
BHISHO
5605
 
 Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only and if no response is received within three months after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. 
 
 The closing date will be 27 October 2023 at 14:00.