Job Vacancies at Democratic Alliance

The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based at our Limpopo Provincial Office. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Director.

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
• Political Performance Assessment System
• Facilities Management
• Information Systems & Technology
• Provincial Administration
• Management of Party Offices, including Health and Safety
• Effectively managing and directing all support staff

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification in Business/Management advantageous
• 5 years’ experience in a facilities management/support services role
• 3 years’ experience in a management role
• Experience in creating and implementing systems
• Experience in recruitment & selection and performance management advantageous
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political environment and dynamics
• Knowledge of liberal philosophy
• Knowledge of the DA organisational structure and Constitution
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Ability to function well and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data
• Ability to process and understand complex and technical information
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to the values, principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• 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 licence and a vehicle for daily use

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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

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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

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The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, in the Western Cape East. The successful candidates will report to the Regional Campaign Manager and take direction from the Constituency Head and Constituency Chairperson.

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, and meet statutory obligations

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification advantageous
• 3 years’ experience in a relevant role/field
• Experience in project management
• Experience in financial management
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in more than one language
• Ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party
• Ability to build trust relationships within a community
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
• Applicants MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and have access to an insured vehicle for daily use