Research Assistant Manager- Deadline June 26, 2023

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant three (3) year tertiary qualification in Public Administration or Law or Political Science or Philosophy or Sociology
   Five (5) years’ experience in Local Government
   Experience in Political Management and Advisory Services
   Knowledge of Municipal Legislation, Public Administration and Management
   Knowledge and understanding of drafting Legal opinions and providing Legal advice to the Office of the Speaker
   Knowledge in Events Management and Coordination
   High Level Negotiations skills
   Strategic Thinking, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution and Critical Analysis
   Fluency in Afrikaans and English. Fluency in other African languages is a necessity
   High level of verbal and written communication skill
   Experience in Policy Development and Policy Implementation
   Computer Proficiency
   Understanding of a municipal IDP and LED Strategic Objectives
   Valid Code B (08) Driver’s License
   Clear understanding of the Ward Committee System

Key Performance Areas:
Conduct research and evaluate relevant information related to a particular subject
 Conduct on-line research to acquire actual, fact-based information about a particular subject
 Collect, analyse and organise information and data, and present to the leadership either in a written report or oral
presentation
 Conduct Customer and Community Surveys
 Provide legal research for the Office of the Speaker of Council
 Attend Committee meetings and assist in writing reports
 Prepare documents to be used during Lekgotlas, policy briefings, debates etc.
 Draft reports, policy briefings and notes for committees and debates
 Monitor conditions and update intelligence platforms and databases with trends and developments
 Produce scenario models and forecasts for different policy decisions, or to assess the impact of political developments
 Ensure efficient and effective office administration and provide professional support to the Speaker of Council
 Participate in campaigns