Parliament is elected to represent the people, ensure government by the people under the Constitution and to represent the provinces under the national sphere of government. HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION UNIT MANAGER: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (REF: TN/1793/2014) Remuneration package: R 863 432 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive human resources development service to Parliament’s staff. Key performance areas include: Business Planning •Financial Management •Human Resources Management •Develop, implement and manage training administration systems •Manage staff •Initiate training interventions •Analyse training needs •Facilitate training interventions •Career development •Consult with Senior Management •Conduct training evaluation •Manage budgets. Requirements: •Degree in HR Behavioural Science or related field •5 years’ experience in a Learning and Development environment •National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices will be an added advantage. Skills requirements: •Knowledge of Parliamentary Service policies, directives and management systems •Knowledge of human resource systems •Exceptional interpersonal competence •Hands-on strategic planning knowledge •Ability to develop and implement policy •Experience in managing organisational change •Ability to set clear objectives and lead a team •Professional vision and commitment to making a difference •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Ability to work under sustained pressure •Advanced computer literacy. PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES PRINCIPAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER (2 POSTS) (REF: LC/3452/2014) Remuneration package: R558 217 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing consistent and ongoing Committee strategic communication support. Key performance areas include: •Media management and networking •Media relations/ response •Media monitoring and analysis •Communication content and development and dissemination •Information gathering •Content development. Requirements: •Grade 12 •NQF level 4 and •B Degree plus 3 years’ relevant experience. Skills requirements: •Knowledge and understanding of the administrative, executive and legislative processes at Parliament •Internet research capability •Knowledge and understanding of protocol management •Knowledge of the legislative framework •A demonstrated knowledge of current affairs •Knowledge and understanding of the prevailing social-political issues in South Africa •Knowledge and understanding of sensitivities within a political environment •Journalism skills •Knowledge of the principles and objectives of media communication and public information programmes •Knowledge and understanding of methods and practices of researching, composing and editing information material •Knowledge and understanding of the media environment. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS ANALYST (2 POSTS) (REF: TN/3501/2014) Remuneration package: R558 217 p.a. Negotiable The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Parliament with Business Analysis services within the ICT spectrum. Key performance areas include: •Stakeholder Relations Management •Business Case Development •Systems Analysis •Process and data design modelling •Systems development •Testing and quality assurance •Change Management •Monitoring and Evaluation. Requirements: •An Information & Communication Technology degree/diploma with at least 5 years’ relevant experience. Skills requirements : •Business Analysis •Business Process Modelling •Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle •Knowledge of Project Management principles •Financial quantification and analysis •Unified Modelling Language •Good communication skills both written and verbal and ability to interact with a diverse range of colleagues •Attention to detail •Problem solving ability •Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously •Ability to work independently with users to define concepts or under direction of project managers. ORACLE E-BUSINESS SUITE (EBS) FINANCE FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT/ APPLICATION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (REF: KS/3247/2014) Remuneration package: R558 217 p.a. The successful candidate will be responsible for all functional support with regard to the Oracle ERP EBS finance modules or applications implemention. Key performance areas include: •System research and development •System business process design/Re-engineering •System configuration/specification design •Systems testing •Training •End-user support. Requirements: •Grade 12 and a Degree or Diploma in Commerce or Finance or Business Administration and relevant Oracle Certification Courses •7 years’ recent relevant experience in Oracle EBS Finance Functional Support. Added advantage: Knowledge and support of EBS R12 version. Skills requirements: •Strong background and hands-on experience with Oracle ERP EBS modules •Background knowledge of SQL/Toad software skills will be advantageous •Familiarity with most basic system administration tools and processes •Advanced functional knowledge of the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Finance Modules and Support tools •Systems implementation skills: requirements/process analysis, conceptual and detailed design, configuration, testing, training, change management and user support •Computer literacy •Ability to work under pressure •Sound interpersonal skills •Ability to work as part of a functional and technical team •The ability to transfer knowledge •Attention to detail •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills •The ability to exercise discretion. Remuneration comprises of a cost-to-company package, which incorporates all the large-company benefits. The Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance contract. Forward your covering letter and CV (not Z83), containing full personal and career details, certified copies of qualifications and ID and three contactable employment referees, to [email protected] (quoting the post title and reference number in the subject line). PLEASE NOTE: The name and reference number of the post/s applied for must always be clearly indicated in all correspondence. Candidates, who do not submit the supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered. Closing date: 14 November 2014 at 16:30 Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Services and /or National Intelligence Agency (NIA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments. Our Parliament Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within two months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be with the interviewed candidates.