Senior Parliamentary Researcher - Cape Town

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting Members of Parliament with research and insight relating to Parliamentary activities
• Proactively identifying issues and identifying new angles with a view of driving them in the media and maximising communication outcomes on these said issues
• Conducting research/research-related tasks that will support the Party, and coordinating with other structures to ensure optimal support
• Becoming a subject expert on assigned areas through conducting comprehensive research

Please submit your application by 23 March 2025 to be considered for this role.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree in finance, economics, public policy or a related field
• Post-graduate qualification (advantageous)
• Research experience in a professional or academic setting
• Strong computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite and Zoom
• Proficiency in more than one language (advantageous)

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Administration and attention to detail
• Time management

Abilities:

• Manage multiple tasks with competing levels of priority
• Use initiative in high-pressure situations
• Distil complex information into clear language
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work well under pressure
• Work independently
• Good judgement, situational awareness, and emotional intelligence
• Work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis

Knowledge and Commitment:

• Public finance, fiscal policy, and budget analysis
• Strong grasp of the South African political landscape
• DA and liberal philosophy
• Parliament and its procedures
• Local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary