Job Opportunities 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 31 October 2025.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Ensuring effective and efficient functioning of the following in the province:

• performing the full financial accounting function
• ensuring a record of all source documents, audit trails and bank statements
• ensuring that effective accounting procedures and systems are implemented and adhered to
• Implementing and managing all financial functions in the province in accordance with the standard operating procedures
• Producing accurate financial reports
• Effectively managing and directing all support staff

 Please submit your application by 31 October 2025 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 related to Finance
• 5 years’ experience in the field of financial management
• Experience in budgeting and auditing processes
• 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 with an emphasis on Excel, Zoom and Sage Evolution Accounting System

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
• 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

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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 27 October 2025.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Logistically supporting Party public representatives in their efforts to grow and keep DA support, advance the DA brand, properly run DA political structure and meet statutory obligations
• Please submit your application by 27 October 2025 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 experience which may include the following roles: field worker, community liaison, project coordinator, operations coordinator, field-related sales, field-related customer service or election/campaign-related role
• Project management experience
• Financial management experience
• Proficiency in at least one official language, in addition to English
• Valid driver’s licence with access to a vehicle for daily use
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office suite
• 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
• Build trust relationships within a community
• Identify key issues relevant to communities
• Recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Use initiative
• Work well under pressure 
• Apply sound political judgement

Knowledge and Commitment:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and action program of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary