RESEARCHER
Department: Legislature
Branch: Legislature & Oversight
Designation: Researcher

Location: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein

Primary Function:
Provide effective research and analysis services to the Section 79 Portfolio Committees and Standing Committees. Initiate, implement and manage research project in order to guide committee decision and actions in the exercise of their oversight and scrutiny mandate. Additionally, to provide research and advisory services to chairpersons of committee in the fulfilment of their duties to committees and their key performance areas (as stated in the performance agreements with the Chairperson of Chairpersons). Manage and develop strategic annual actions programmes of Section 79 and standing committees. Manage the content and process of oversight activities of committees through identification of relevant oversight areas, providing background reports and monitoring the implementation to committee recommendations and council resolutions. Provide knowledge management services to the respective portfolio and standing committees.

Key Performance Areas:
• Conduct oversight research and provide analytical support to section 79 portfolio and standing committees as per budget cycle to ensure that the Portfolio and standing Committees achieve their strategic goals.
• Plan, monitor an evaluate support to portfolio and standing committees. Unscheduled work instructions and to ensure that the coordination of shared activities occurs.
• Track Committees Strategic and operational Risks

Leading Competencies:
• Professionalism,
• Team Player,
• Conceptual Thinking; and
• Assertive
• Emotional Intelligence

Core Competencies:
• Analytical Skills;
• Report writing;
• Organizational Management;
• Good communication;
• Project management,
• Computer literacy (MS Office Programs, SPSS),
• Monitoring and evaluation

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tebogo Mogodiri / Sharon Gardner
Tel No: (011) 407 6002 / 6294
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1sSQGQNzpSgO50m63eDphBwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.

DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.