Manager: Policy Analysis and Evaluation at Parliament of the Republic of South Africa February 2026
Permanent Position
We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution, 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, the place 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.
Parliament is composed of two houses: the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. Each house has distinct roles and functions, as outlined in the Constitution, and they work together to promote constitutional values such as human dignity, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights and freedom.
JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate will be responsible to lead and manage the provision of high-quality public policy analysis, monitoring, and evaluation services that inform and strengthen legislative decision-making, oversight, and accountability processes.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
- Policy Research and Analysis.
- Policy Advice.
- Conceptualisation and initiation of Research Projects.
- Coordination and Management of Core Business Sector Forums.
- Policy Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Operations Management.
- Financial Management and Budgeting.
TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:
- Relevant Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis, Monitoring and evaluation, Behavioural Sciences or equivalent qualification at NQF level 8.
- Relevant Master’s degree, as an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant specialist experience in public policy analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation of public policy implementation.
IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of public policy
- Excellent knowledge of the legislative sector environment and its core processes
- Excellent knowledge and application of various research methodologies, practices and principles.
- Excellent knowledge and application data analysis, statistics and data modelling processes.
- Knowledge in the development of research briefs within a legislative environment.
- Research Programme and Project management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem solving skills
- Advanced M365
- Organisation & Administrative Skills.
- Analysis & Evaluation Skills
- Financial management skills
- Excellent tact and diplomacy skills
- Excellent networking skills
- Excellent presenting, public speaking and workshop facilitation skills.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Exceptional interpersonal and intrapersonal competence
- Ability to lead and motivate teams through change
- Ability to work under sustained pressure
- Organisational awareness ability
- Political acumen
- Emotional intelligence
- Understanding of participatory democracy and political dynamics.
- Interpersonal & Social Skills
- Presentation & Facilitation Skills
NB: The Institution may instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities within the ambit of the job, or in accordance with operational requirements.
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