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, who will be based in
Gauteng. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Director.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring effective and efficient functioning of the following in the province, including, but not limited to:
- Campaign operations
- Elections, including national, local government and by-elections
- Logistical support to political events
- Analysing statistical information, creating reports and developing strategies based on this information
- Assisting the Provincial Director with administration, organisation building, persuasion, turnout and registration
- Effectively recruiting, managing, training and directing all field operations staff
Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Tertiary qualification advantageous
- Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
- Experience in an operations or campaign related role
- Experience in project management
- Experience in financial management
- Proficiency in English and one other language
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational abilities
- Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
- Ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party
- Ability to build trust relationships within a community
- Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implement improvements to systems
- Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
- An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
- Applicants MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and have access to an insured vehicle for daily 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 qualification, if applicable
- Copy of your ID
- Copy of your matric certificate (Statement of results will not be deemed sufficient)
- Copy of your driver’s licence
- 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: 21 October 2024