Jobs at the DA

Research and Communications Officer – Free State Provincial Legislature

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Ref: FS-RCO-001

Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.

The above position now exists within the Democratic Alliance. The DA is looking to recruit a self-motivated and goal driven individual for this position, reporting to the Chief Whip and provincial Leader.

The successful incumbent should meet the following requirements:

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant degree or diploma in social sciences, politics or communication;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Computer Literacy essential;
• Proficiency in more than one language.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A detailed and expert understanding of current affairs and the national political landscape as well as the ability to analyse and interpret political developments;
• Firm grasp of South African political environment;
• A great understanding of the legislature and its various mechanisms, including but not limited to written and oral parliamentary questions, motions of notice, committees and legislature rules and procedures;
• An understanding of what kind of research would be appealing to political  communication on print, radio and television platforms;
• A detailed and expert understanding of the Democratic Alliance’s national policy, as well as its policy where it governs in the Western Cape Province, municipalities and the City of Cape Town;
• Excellent political judgement and the ability to work irregular hours and under extreme pressure

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Producing high standard direct marketing designs for party communication material such as flyers, posters etc.;
• Identifying information and data that will assist in promoting key issues for the DA’s communication strategy;
• Attending committee meetings and sittings of the legislature in order to present research in a way that DA members of the legislature can practically utilize;
• Writing at an excellent standard and producing speeches, media statements, articles, policy and other forms of political communication;
•  Successfully working with the Free State legislature caucus to achieve the party’s research and communication objectives.
• Successfully liaising with and servicing party representatives in local municipalities on their communication needs, in consultation with other communications staff;
• Compilation and maintenance of comprehensive distribution lists to the media for both general release and specialist topics;
• In conjunction with the Provincial Director, to maintain comprehensive internal party contact details;
• To maintain a comprehensive record of all the Party’s communication issued and covered;
• To assist the Provincial Director in facilitating and coordinating any communication functions.

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Raeesa Parker, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465-1431, Fax No: (021) 466 8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 26 June 2013
 

Community Operations Manager-Gauteng East: Ekurhuleni (Thokoza)

Ref: GAU-COM-013
Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The DA’s dream for South Africa is of an Open Opportunity Society for All in which every person is free, secure and equal, where everyone has the opportunity to improve the quality of their life and pursue their dreams, and in which every language and culture has equal respect and recognition. This is the dream we will deliver – the South African dream of one nation, with one future, living together under the constitution in peace, security and prosperity, with opportunity and recognition for all the rainbow people.
 

The Democratic Alliance seeks a confident, energetic and strategic individual in Gauteng who is deeply committed to deliver on the DA’s dream of an Open Opportunity Society for All. The successful candidate will be a key member of the DA’s Provincial Operational Team and will be leading the operations within the relevant communities to maximize the DA’s vote in the province.
 

The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Campaign Coordinator (Provinces) and Regional Chair with an indirect reporting line to the Provincial Director, Provincial Chair and to the Executive Director of Provinces and Voter Relationship Management. A Community Operations Manager must be able to establish and sustain political activity designed to create a permanent presence in the identified communities.
 

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Provide effective management to all structures within his/her relevant communities,
• Work in a diverse political environment in order to achieve the party’s strategic objectives,
• Mentor structures to drive a culture of excellent performance and accountability,
• Manage, implement and maintain systems and operational business plans,
• Manage Elections, By-Elections and all campaigns within his/her relevant communities.

Prospective applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the DA;
• A detailed understanding of the DA’s vision of an Open, Opportunity Society for All;
• Proven leadership skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party;
• The preferred candidate must be completely outcomes orientated and not simply task orientated;
• Ability to build trust and relationships within a community;
• Excellent communication and writing skills;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implement Improvements to systems;
• The ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities;
• Experience in project and financial management preferable;
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail;
• Proficiency in more than one language;
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite;
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule;
• Willing to work long and irregular hours;
• Willingness to travel with own vehicle (The successful applicant MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s license).

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465-1431, Fax No: (021) 466 8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

Closing Date: 26 June 2013

Community Operations Manager -Gauteng West: Munsieville, Kagiso and Mohlakeng

Ref: GAU-COM-012
Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The DA’s dream for South Africa is of an Open Opportunity Society for All in which every person is free, secure and equal, where everyone has the opportunity to improve the quality of their life and pursue their dreams, and in which every language and culture has equal respect and recognition. This is the dream we will deliver – the South African dream of one nation, with one future, living together under the constitution in peace, security and prosperity, with opportunity and recognition for all the rainbow people.
 

The Democratic Alliance seeks a confident, energetic and strategic individual in Gauteng who is deeply committed to deliver on the DA’s dream of an Open Opportunity Society for All. The successful candidate will be a key member of the DA’s Provincial Operational Team and will be leading the operations within the relevant communities to maximize the DA’s vote in the province.
 

The successful candidate will report directly to the Deputy Provincial Director and the Provincial Director, with an indirect reporting line to the Provincial Chair and to the Executive Director of Provinces and Voter Relationship Management.A Community Operations Manager must be able to establish and sustain political activity designed to create a permanent presence in the identified communities.

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Provide effective management to all structures within his/her relevant communities,
• Work in a diverse political environment in order to achieve the party’s strategic objectives,
• Mentor structures to drive a culture of excellent performance and accountability,
• Manage, implement and maintain systems and operational business plans,
• Manage Elections, By-Elections and all campaigns within his/her relevant communities.

Prospective applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the DA;
• A detailed understanding of the DA’s vision of an Open, Opportunity Society for All;
• Proven leadership skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party;
• The preferred candidate must be completely outcomes orientated and not simply task orientated;
• Ability to build trust and relationships within a community;
• Excellent communication and writing skills;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implement improvements to systems;
• The ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities;
• Experience in project and financial management preferable;
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail;
• Proficiency in more than one language;
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite;
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule;
• Willing to work long and irregular hours;
• Willingness to travel with own vehicle (The successful applicant MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s license).

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465-1431, Fax No: (021) 466 8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 26 June 2013
 

Community Operations Manager- Gauteng West: Kokosi and Khutsong

Ref: GAU-COM-011
Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The DA’s dream for South Africa is of an Open Opportunity Society for All in which every person is free, secure and equal, where everyone has the opportunity to improve the quality of their life and pursue their dreams, and in which every language and culture has equal respect and recognition. This is the dream we will deliver – the South African dream of one nation, with one future, living together under the constitution in peace, security and prosperity, with opportunity and recognition for all the rainbow people.
 

The Democratic Alliance seeks a confident, energetic and strategic individual in Gauteng who is deeply committed to deliver on the DA’s dream of an Open Opportunity Society for All. The successful candidate will be a key member of the DA’s Provincial Operational Team and will be leading the operations within the relevant communities to maximize the DA’s vote in the province.
 

The successful candidate will report directly to the Deputy Provincial Director and the Provincial Director, with an indirect reporting line to the Provincial Chair and to the Executive Director of Provinces and Voter Relationship Management.A Community Operations Manager must be able to establish and sustain political activity designed to create a permanent presence in the identified communities.
 

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Provide effective management to all structures within his/her relevant communities,
• Work in a diverse political environment in order to achieve the party’s strategic objectives,
• Mentor structures to drive a culture of excellent performance and accountability,
• Manage, implement and maintain systems and operational business plans,
• Manage Elections, By-Elections and all campaigns within his/her relevant communities.

Prospective applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the DA;
• A detailed understanding of the DA’s vision of an Open, Opportunity Society for All;
• Proven leadership skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party;
• The preferred candidate must be completely outcomes orientated and not simply task orientated;
• Ability to build trust and relationships within a community;
• Excellent communication and writing skills;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implement improvements to systems;
• The ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities;
• Experience in project and financial management preferable;
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail;
• Proficiency in more than one language;
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite;
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule;
• Willing to work long and irregular hours;
• Willingness to travel with own vehicle (The successful applicant MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s license).

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465-1431, Fax No: (021) 466 8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

Closing Date: 26 June 2013
 

Junior Financial Officer- Cape Town

Ref: NHO-JFO-001
Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The above position now exists within the Democratic Alliance. The DA is looking to recruit a self-motivated individual for this position, reporting to the Senior Financial Officer with indirect reporting line to the Chief Financial Officer.

The successful incumbent should meet the following
requirements:

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant tertiary qualification – Accounting degree or diploma
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and must be a very organized individual with highly developed attention to detail and strongly developed administrative skills
• An ability to work effectively and adhere to strict deadlines
• Willing to work irregular hours
•  Advanced excel and accounting software skills

DUTIES:

• To manage the full accounting function from source document to trial balance in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Party;
• Manage, develop and maintain the complex management reporting system;
• Be able to assist finance staff across the country with IT & account related issues at a basic and high level;
• Assist finance staff with adhering to strict deadlines as set out be Head Office;
• To manage project based systems as and when they arise.

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465-1431, Fax No: (021) 466-8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

Closing Date: 28 June 2013
 

Internal Auditor-Cape Town

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Ref: NHO-IA-001

Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The above position now exists within the Democratic Alliance. The DA is looking to recruit a self-motivated individual for this position, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

The successful incumbent should meet the following requirements:

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Relevant tertiary qualification – Accounting degree
•  Good communication skills, both written and verbal
•  Ability to work independently
•  Willing to work irregular hours
•  Advanced excel and accounting software skills
•  Travel extensively throughout the Provinces

DUTIES:

• To provide a high level internal audit system for the Party and assist the Chief Financial Officer in the proper administration and management of the DA’s finances;
• To effectively monitor the internal financial policies and procedures of the Party.

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465-1431, Fax No: (021) 466-8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

Closing Date: 28 June 2013

Quantitative Research- Officer Cape Town

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Ref: NHO-QRO-003
Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The Democratic Alliance is seeking to appoint Quantitative Research Officers in their National Call Centre based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Quantitative Research Officer with an indirect reporting line to the Call Centre Manager and should meet the following requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

•  Previous market research experience advantageous;
•  Excellent ability to effectively communicate;
•  Basic computer literacy;
•  Excellent telephone manner;
•  Proficiency in English; Tswana; Tsonga; Pedi and Veda.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance;
• Self-motivated and dynamic;
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Prepared to work long and irregular hours;
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail;
• Self-starting, taking initiatives and striving to improve his or her performance;
• Able to accept responsibility and be accountable for work standards;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated;
• A positive “can-do” attitude.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• To conduct market research of the highest quality by using quantitative research techniques consistently;
• To identify and give feedback about issues of political importance not adequately captured by research instruments.

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465 1431, Fax No: (021) 466- 8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2013

Provincial Media Manager-Gauteng

Ref: NHO-PMM-001

Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The above position now exists within the Democratic Alliance. The DA is looking to recruit a self-motivated and goal driven individual for this position, reporting directly to the Provincial Communications Director and relevant Provincial Director. The successful incumbent should meet the following requirements:

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•  Excellent writing and communication skills
•  Computer Literacy essential
•  Proficiency in more than one language advantageous.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

•  To work together with the DA provincial leadership and the various communication operations of the party within the province to ensure that provincial communication operations effectively deliver the key messages of the DA. Overall, to manage and coordinate the communications of the Party within the province and between the province and national.

The successful candidate must be able to:

•  Integrating the communication of all provincial platforms through the daily coordination of party communication within the province;
• Integrating the province’s communication with national communication;
• Managing and monitoring all provincial communication;
• Handling communication events taking place in the province;
• Driving provincial campaigns;
• Driving party communication in community media;
• Researching issues that can be driven through the free media;
• Liaising with media and research staff of the communications operations within the province in constructing the material and messages to be communicated;
• Identifying and liaising with key role-players in the media environment in the Province;
• Producing press releases and documents for distribution to media;
• Working with the structures in the Province to identify political activities to publicise through the media;
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with journalists across the full spectrum of

media institutions.
 

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465 1431, Fax No: (021) 466-8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

CLOSING DATE: 24 June 2013

Parliamentary General Assistant - Parliament

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Ref: PARL-PGA-001
Please note only applications reflecting the reference number will be considered.
 

The above position now exists within the Democratic Alliance. The DA is looking to recruit a selfmotivated individual for this position, reporting to the Parliamentary Administration Manager with an indirect reporting line to the Parliamentary Operations Director. The successful incumbent should meet the following requirements:
 

Prospective applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Good communication skills;
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule;
• Willing to work long and irregular hours;

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a clean, safe and efficient environment.
• Providing an effective and efficient messenger service between various DA offices and to run errands in a timeously manner;
• Copying of documents for the Chief Whip and Leaders office when required;
• Shredding of unwanted documents by all sub departments at Parliament.

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward your completed application form, 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter motivating why you wish to be employed by the Democratic Alliance to Juliet Stone, Democratic Alliance, National Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No.: (021) 465-1431, Fax No: (021) 466-8394 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za .
 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

Closing Date: 18 June 2013