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KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE
 
 
1. Applications must be addressed for the attention of Ms. PNN  Madlala, KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Administration Building,  244 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201 OR Private  Bag X9112, Pietermaritzburg 3200.
 
2. Directions to applicants: Suitable applicants must submit a  motivation stating their suitability for the position they are applying for. Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated  comprehensive CV, originally certified copies of all qualifications,  proof of registration (if applicable), RSA ID document and a valid  driver's license. Failure to attach the requested documents will result  in the application not being considered.
 
Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date, as no  late applications will be accepted. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. The onus is on applicants to ensure that their  applications are posted or hand-delivered timeously. Applicants are  discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail,  as the Legislature will not take responsibility for non-collection of these applications.



NB:  Candidate appointed in the Senior/Management positions will  be subjected to a full security clearance check and competency  assessment. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and if  you have not heard from Human Resource Management within 3 months  of this advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 
 
Closing date: Monday, 12 August 2019
 


SENIOR RESEARCHER X4
Ref. No.: SR/04/07/2019
Remuneration: R741 152.00 p.a., (plus of 13th cheque,  Pension, Housing Allowance and Medical Aid).
Centre: PIETERMARITZBURG
 
Requirements: Qualifications: Honours Degree in Social Sciences  (with Research Methodology as a subject or area of study must have  been done). 
Experience: Three to five years' recent research work  experience • proven experience of working in or with research institutes,  parliamentary sector, CSO's, Academia and government departments.
 
Knowledge and Skills requirements: Good understanding /  knowledge of general research practices • Monitoring and evaluation  • Policy formulation and analysis • knowledge of quantitative (SPSS  and Statistical analysis) • Sound knowledge of quantitative research  methods • Good written and verbal communication skills • Good computer skills • Presentation and reporting skills • Analytical and  advisory Skills.
 
Main Responsibilities: Analysis of policy and agreement of strategic  performance plans • Conduct research on interpretation and  understanding of Bills • Conduct analysis on quarterly and annual  performance report • Conduct focused intervention study and  oversight visit work research • Conduct research on public participation  mechanisms • Conduct research on public policy discourse and related  matters • Committee empowerment and cluster support.
 
Enquiries: Mr. Z Phakathi, Tel No.: 033-355 7070

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