Job Openings at Democratic Alliance

• We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us in making an impact to the lives of South Africans. The Democratic Alliance is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all. If you are passionate about our country, share our values, and feel you are suited to this role, submit your application by 29 January 2026.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading, managing and integrating the Provincial Finance, Support Services, Campaign, and Communications teams to ensure that all systems designed are aimed at maximising the Party’s votes in Mpumalanga
• Being the interface between the administration and political and campaign structures in the province
• Providing leadership and direction to all provincial staff
• Please submit your application by 29 January 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.

Job Requirements
Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• 3 years’ experience in a management role
• 5 years’ experience in the field of finances and support services
• Experience in human resources management, including performance management, and recruitment & selection
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• Valid driver’s licence with access to a vehicle for daily business related use
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite

Skills:

• Leadership
• Verbal and written communication
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

• Recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Prepare professionally written communication
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities

Knowledge and Commitment:

• South African political landscape
• Local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Liberal philosophy
• Party policies and Constitution
• 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 

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• We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us in making an impact to the lives of South Africans. The Democratic Alliance is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all. If you are passionate about our country, share our values, and feel you are suited to this role, submit your application by 30 January 2026.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining campaign structures with a focus on maintaining ongoing voter interaction and persuasion
• Ensuring reliable feedback and reporting on progress from all political and staff structures
• Ensuring clear internal communication between political and staff structures
• Providing administrative assistance to the regional executive, constituencies and professional staff
• Managing and monitoring the rollout of all elections including by-elections
• Acting as the project manager of special campaigns or events
• Designing, managing and implementing reporting systems, including reporting templates
• Leading and managing the constituency coordinators to maximize the DA’s vote in the region, and overseeing performance in their constituencies
• Managing budgets in the region in conjunction with Regional leadership
• Please submit your application by 30 January 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.

Job Requirements
Minimum 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 project management
• Experience in financial management
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in more than one language
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle for daily business related use
• Knowledge of, and/or residence in, the constituency (advantageous)

Skills:

• Problem solving
• Written and verbal communication 
• Organising and planning
• Administration
• Attention to detail

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effective relationships within the Party
• Identify key issues relevant to communities
• Recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Work well under pressure 
• Apply sound political judgement

Knowledge and Commitment:

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

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• We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us in making an impact to the lives of South Africans. The Democratic Alliance is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all. If you are passionate about our country, share our values, and feel you are suited to this role, submit your application by 4 February 2026.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Communicating the Party’s message through digital media, social media and other legislature content
• Producing designs and video material aligned to the Party’s message
• Driving the Party’s political message in the media, within the party and to the public more broadly
• Please submit your application by 04 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.

Job Requirements
Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design or any related field  
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• 2 years’ experience in media and social media monitoring
• 2 years’ experience in creative design (Adobe Design Suite)
• Experience in drafting and dissemination of written communication for external purposes
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle for daily business related use

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail
• Copy writing, graphic designing and video conceptualisation 

Abilities:

• Identify and extract information from traditional media statements for amplification on social media channels
• Creation of online campaigns
• Compile media and social media performance reports
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and commitment:

• 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

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• We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us in making an impact to the lives of South Africans. The Democratic Alliance is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all. If you are passionate about our country, share our values, and feel you are suited to this role, submit your application by 02 February 2026.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing and maintaining frontend and backend software systems that will assist the Party in reaching its objectives.
• Supporting the deployment and use of the Party’s software infrastructure.
• Supporting the Party’s campaign by extracting data, preparing reports, and developing systems to track campaigns’ progress
• Please submit your application by 02 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.

Job Requirements
Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or practical qualification in software development
• 2 years of experience in software development using JavaScript/TypeScript
• 1 year of experience in developing web frontends using React, and backends in Node.js
• with SQL database systems 
• Knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and best practice
• Knowledge of version control, development pipelines, deployment processes

Skills:

• Programming skills 
• Problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for analytical thinking
• Organisation and planning
• Attention to detail

Abilities:

• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work well under pressure
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement
• Ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis

Knowledge and commitment:

• 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 

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• We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us in making an impact to the lives of South Africans. The Democratic Alliance is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all. If you are passionate about our country, share our values, and feel you are suited to this role, submit your application by 09 February 2026.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• With the direction of the Head of Content Creation, conceptualising and writing compelling copy for a range of marketing deliverables across all platforms, including digital, print, bulk communications and long-form publications, in line with project deadlines.
• Working closely with the Content Creation Manager and Graphic Designer to ensure copy and visual content are aligned, on-message and delivered to brief.
• Proofreading all marketing content prior to publication to ensure accuracy, clarity and a professional end-product.
• Supporting the roll-out of all marketing campaigns, ensuring the smooth operationalisation of high-quality, on-deadline projects.
• Please submit your application by 09 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.

Job Requirements
Minimum requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Copywriting, English, Journalism, Political Science and/or Social Sciences (Post-Graduate level advantageous) 

Experience in:

• 3 years’ experience in a copywriting role
• Conceptualising and writing clear, engaging copy across a range of marketing platforms, including digital, print and long-form content
• Supporting visual storytelling through collaboration with designers, including providing input on imagery, layout and art direction
• Proofreading and editing written content for accuracy, clarity and tone, primarily in English (Afrikaans an advantage)
• Working within structured workflows, managing multiple deadlines and responding to feedback
• Supporting content sign-off processes involving multiple role-players across an organisation

Knowledge:

• A relevant academic background enabling confident, informed writing on public policy, governance and political issues
• Working knowledge of South African current affairs and the political environment
• Basic understanding of liberal democratic principles and the Party’s values and positioning
• Working knowledge of marketing and communications best practice
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams and basic Adobe Acrobat

Skills: 

• Written and verbal communication
• Coordinating and organising
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities: 

• Writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and commitment: 

• Spheres of government and the party/political divide
• 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 

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• We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us in making an impact to the lives of South Africans. The Democratic Alliance is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all. If you are passionate about our country, share our values, and feel you are suited to this role, submit your application by 11 February 2026.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting and producing political research for the party
• Coordinating intelligence gathering with provincial structures and external stakeholders
• Analysing data and reporting thereon
• Advising on political approaches
• Crafting messaging
• Please submit your application by 11 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.

Job Requirements
Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• 2 years’ experience working in a research or analytical environment 
• Experience in due diligence software and tools (SearchWorks, CIPC, WinDeed, SAQA preferable)
• Report writing experience
• Communications or media experience
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams, and basic Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to navigate on Social Media – Twitter and WhatsApp

Skills:

• Report writing and summarising
• Written and verbal communication
• Coordinating and organising
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and Commitment:

• Research methodologies and report–writing
• Current affairs and political landscape
• 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