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PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH SERVICES
RESEARCHER: AGRICULTURE (IRC8916)
WHY JOIN PARLIAMENT
Parliament offers competitive cost-to-company remuneration package, complemented by an attractive range of employee benefits designed to support employees and their families. These benefits include, among others
- Comprehensive group life and disability insurance benefits
- Flexible Hybrid working arrangements within Western Cape
- Time off-annual leave
- Funeral and burial repatriation cover for employees and qualifying dependents
- Proactive wellbeing support through our Siyaphila programme
- Continuous learning culture to support your growth
- Education support benefits for qualifying dependents through Universal Education Protector programme
JOB SUMMARY
Parliament is seeking a talented professional responsible for providing strategic research support to Members and Committees in support of their Oversight, Legislative, Public, and International Participation Functions, as well as specialized research support to Senior Management of Parliament.
TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:
- Honours Degree in Agricultural Science / Plant Science / Animal Science / Agricultural Economic at NQF 8. Masters Degree would be advantageous.
- 3 years’ applied research experience within similar environment.
To apply, go to https://www.parliament.gov.za/careers-parliament
PLEASE NOTE: Only applications submitted via the I-recruitment platform will be processed. “Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative action and equal opportunities”.
Please attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants who have not attached these copies will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments.
If you do not receive any response within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Person that has never been employed by Parliament
Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns
CLOSING DATE: 19 November 2026
“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.
