Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based at our Federal Head Office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Marketing Director.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Working with a graphic designer to conceptualise and write copy for a range of marketing deliverables including graphics for social media, marketing emails and longer form booklets
• Proofreading all marketing content before publication to ensure a professional end-product in the role of copywriter
• Signing off on all local design content to ensure it is in line with Party CI
• Providing project coordination support for the full range of functions managed by the Marketing Team, including website and social media management, as well as email, SMS, print, out of home, AV and other campaigns.
• Supporting the roll-out of all marketing campaigns, ensuring the smooth operationalization of quality, on deadline projects
Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Qualification in marketing, journalism, public relations, politics or similar field
• 5 years’ experience in a marketing environment
• Relevant experience conceptualising and writing content for various marketing platforms
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat software advantageous
• Experience with photo, video and audio shoots/recordings in order to support the design team and wider department with art direction
• Experience with proofreading in English (additional languages advantageous)
• Translation skills and experience advantageous
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom)
• Knowledge of marketing best practice
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent administrative, coordination and organisational abilities
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African current affairs and liberal philosophy
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the DA
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward the following to Chandre Fernandez, Democratic Alliance, Federal Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No: (021) 465 1431, Fax No: 086 461 5105 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za.
• Completed application form
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of your matric certificate
• Copy of your qualification
• CV
• 1 page cover letter motivating why you would be a good fit for this role and why you wish to be employed by the DA
Kindly note the following:
• Any application received without the required documentation will not be considered
• Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within
30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful
• We reserve the right not to make any appointments
• The Party will not require applicants to pay any amount or undergo any health-related tests to be shortlisted
Closing Date: 17 May 2024