Provincial Election Campaign Administrator – Fixed Term (Gauteng) at Democratic Alliance

The DA is looking to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based at our Gauteng Provincial Office in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Campaign Operations Manager and indirectly to the Provincial Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Provincial Campaign Operations Manager and Provincial Director with efficient and effective administrative and logistical assistance in the Province
• Overseeing the data capturing for the Province with a Quality Assurance mechanism in place
• Producing weekly campaign reports as requested by the Provincial Campaign Operations Manager
• Designing, implementing and maintaining campaign administrative systems and procedures for the
  effective operations of the Campaigns Department
• Assisting with the designing, implementing and maintenance of a communication system between all
  formations of the Party pertaining to the rollout of the NPE2024 campaign in the Province
• Liaising with professional staff, constituencies and branches on behalf of the Provincial Campaign
  Operations Manager and Provincial Director
• General Campaign Administration and Logistical requirements in the Gauteng Province
• Working closely with the Provincial Contact Centre Officer to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the Provincial Contact Centre
• Assisting with event planning and execution
• Assisting with campaign execution
• Assisting with analysis of campaign data

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in a similar role (administrative or secretarial support)
• Experience with database management and record keeping
• Experience in project and financial management advantageous
• Experience in events coordination advantageous
• Computer literacy essential, particularly MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• A basic understanding of data and research
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• An understanding of the policy and socio-economic challenges facing South Africans
• An ability to plan and implement strategic and tactical actions
• The ability to apply sound political judgement and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities
• The ability to be adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances
• The ability to work fast, accurately and creatively under tight timelines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Party
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
• 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 license and have access to an insured vehicle for daily use