Provincial Support Services Manager - Eastern Cape at Democratic Alliance

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Ensuring effective and efficient functioning of the following in the province, including, but not limited to:

• Human resources
• Membership
• Statutory obligations
• VRM
• Candidate selection
• Performance assessments
• Facilities management
• Information systems & technology
• Provincial administration
• Management of party offices, including health and safety
• Effectively managing and directing all support staff

Please submit your application by 23 September 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:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification relating to Administration, Business, Operations or Management (advantageous)
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
• Extensive experience in a logistics and facilities management/support services role
• Extensive experience in creating and implementing systems
• Extensive experience in project management
• Experience in recruitment and selection, and performance management (advantageous)
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• Strong computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite and Zoom
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle for daily business related use

Skills:

• Coordinating and leadership
• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

• Process and understand complex and technical information
• Analyse and interpret statistical data
• Apply sound judgement and decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing levels of priority
• Use initiative in high-pressure situations
• Work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently

Knowledge and Commitment:

• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary