International Office and Leadership Development Coordinator - Cape Town at Democratic Alliance

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing functions relating to the party's international work and relations, through the International office
• Managing foreign development projects and ensuring compliance with Political Party Funding Act
• Coordinating functions, projects and programmes that support the party as a learning organisation
• Coordinating functions to enhance the party's international footprint
• Supporting the department in project management and coordination of activities
• Developing and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance the party’s political objectives and work towards expanding our foreign funding

Please submit your application by 12 February 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree
• 2 years’ experience in an administrative role with a focus on coordination and project management
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Exposure to international work, including diplomacy, interacting with international stakeholders, etc. (advantageous)
• Experience in a liberal political party or associated environment (advantageous)
• Experience in managing donor funding and reporting (advantageous)