Manager: Leadership Development & International Office (Cape Town) at Democratic Alliance

The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated, and goal-driven individual in its Leadership Development & International Office team at our Federal Head Office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Leadership Development and International Office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head of Leadership Development & International Office to manage team members and projects, implement and coordinate systems to reach the department’s objectives
• Supporting the Head of department to coordinate functions and projects that support the DA as a learning organisation, the continuous development and improvement of DA people, and to attract new talent to the organisation through targeted campaigns
• Supporting the Head of the department to build and support an international network for the DA

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Degree or diploma in Training and Development, or Politics or International Relations or a relevant
  tertiary qualification
• 4 years’ experience in a management role
• 3 years’ experience in a training and development related environment, at a practitioner level
• 3 years’ experience in a liberal political party or associated environment is advantageous
• 2 years’ online learning design and management experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Knowledge of liberal philosophy
• Strong financial management and project management skills
• Strong system creation/implementation and tracking skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom)
• Excellent use of the English language and ability to proof-read.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, facilitation and coordinating skills
• Excellent administrative skills, organisational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
•  Ability to provide clear and timeous feedback
• Ability to research best-practices and apply these
• Ability to process and understand complex and technical information
• Ability to assimilate current training and development methodologies and apply in the political
  environment
• Ability to create high-quality content for training and development programmes
• Ability to facilitate programmes, both in-person and virtually
• Ability to use initiative in high pressure situations
• Ability to function well and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis
• Applicants must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and have access to an insured vehicle for occasional use