Public Education Specialist (IRC8086)

Job Alert: Public Education Specialist (IRC8086) CORE BUSINESS SUPPORT DIVISION PUBLIC EDUCATION SPECIALIST

We offer a market and industry-competitive total-cost-to-company package.

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution with the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it's the heart of our democracy 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. The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces, each with its distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

Parliament of South Africa is seeking talented professionals that would be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of public education and participation programmes to enable and support meaningful public involvement in the parliamentary programmes and to develop active citizenry. In addition, be responsible for the supervision of team members and to lead in the implementation of various public education and participation programmes.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Public education and participation programmes and initiatives.
• Public education and participation content and material development.
• Planning and implementation of public education and participation initiatives.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Staff supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in communication / education / political studies / public administration / social development / Community Development or related qualification at NQF 7 and 5 years relevant experience in public participation, education / community education & training and curriculum design and development.
• Code B Driving Licence.

You must also demonstrate knowledge and experience in:

• Excellent workshop facilitation and training delivery.
• Research and analysis skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent Computer and Digital Literacy skills (MS365 suite, AI & Digital Learning platforms etc.).
• Knowledge of the use of social media platforms for training delivery and public education.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and design methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the administrative, executive and legislative processes at Parliament.
• Knowledge and understanding of sensitivities within a political environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the prevailing socio-political issues in South Africa.

We are looking for people who have the following attributes:

• Excellent intrapersonal and interpersonal ability.
• Strong planning and organising abilities.
• Ability to absorb complex information and articulate into language easily understood by target audience.
• Ability to grasp complex information and write compelling copy.
• Ability to lead teams.
• Teamwork focussed.
• Easily adapts to change.
• Able to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Delivering results meeting expectations.
• Client centric.
• Systems thinking.

To apply go to:

STEP 1: To apply go to and click on Careers.
STEP 2: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system.
STEP 3: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system.
STEP 4: Ensure you complete the assessment.
STEP 5: Click FINISH. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.

All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.

Person that has never been employed by Parliament Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns CLOSING DATE

9 March 2026

"Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affidive Action and equal opportunities".

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Parliament Street, Cape Town
PO Box 15, Cape Town, 8000