Western Cape

Project Manager: Cape Town (Western Cape)

Reference: FHO-PROJMAN-001
Closing Date: 06-12-2024

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

The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal-driven individual in our unit responsible for Leadership Development, International Office and Stakeholder Relations. The successful candidate will be based at our Federal Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the department head.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Effectively project managing departmental programmes
  • In consultation with the Head of Department, administering the department’s activities, programmes of action and team deliverables
  • Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  • Assisting with administrative tasks, logistical support, and meeting preparation
  • Providing support and administration for effective integration with departments within the directorate and other departments
  • Planning and organising training workshops
  • Ensuring effective communication between the department and all its stakeholders
  • Ensuring effective record-keeping and reporting of department activities
  • Responding to internal and external queries

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • National Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • Diploma or undergraduate degree; ideally in public administration, project management, business administration, public relations, or a related field, advantageous
  • Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Future Managers Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
  • 1 years’ experience in an administrative role
  • 2 years’ experience in project management
  • Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of liberal philosophy
  • Familiarity with email and scheduling software
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organisational abilities
  • Excellent administrative skills
  • Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing levels of priority
  • Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
  • Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
  • Willingness to go the extra mile, which include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary
  • Applicants MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and have access to an insured vehicle for occasional use

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward the following to Applications, 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 matric certificate (a subject certificate or statement of results will not be sufficient)
  • Copy of your relevant qualification, if applicable
  • Copy of your ID
  • 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: 06 December 2024

Application Form

Section A: Post Advertised

Title of position you are applying for

Reference number of position you are applying for

If successful, when can you start

Section B: Personal Information

First name

Surname

ID Number

Gender

National Senior Certificate or Equivalent

Do you have a Disability?

Driver's Licence

Vehicle

Nationality

If not South African, valid work permit

If not South African, permit expiry

Are you a family member of any Public Representative or employee of the DA?

Yes

No

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence or do you have any pending criminal charges against you?

Yes

No

Have you ever been dismissed from your employment?

Yes

No

Have you ever held a Political or Operational position in the Party?

Yes

No

Are you affiliated to any other political party or movement in South Africa? This may include being an employee, public representative, member, activist or volunteer.

Yes

No

Section C: Contact Information

Telephone:

Email address

Section D: Language Proficiency

Language

Speak

Read

Write

Section E: Education

Name of Institution

Qualification

Year obtained

Section F: Work Experience

Name of employer

Position

From

To

Section G: Computer Literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Section H: Typing skills

Accuracy

Speed

Section I: References

By providing this information, you understand and agree that your references will be contacted.

Name of employer

Contact Person

Contact Number

Are you a family member of any of your references listed above?

Yes

No

Section H: Uploads

Motivation letter

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Curriculum Vitae

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Driver's licence

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Identification document

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Matric Certificate

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Declaration

Declaration

I declare that all the information (including any attachments) is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information supplied could lead to my application being rejected or my termination of employment if appointed. I understand that my application will be kept on record for a period of no longer than 3 months.

Need help with your application? Contact Chandré Fernandez at applications@da.org.za or 021 465 1431