Jobs at Democratic Alliance

The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based at our Federal Head Office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the National Communications Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all communication is of the highest possible standard
• Facilitating the delivery of all Party communication to the media
• Maintaining and updating accurate media databases
• Managing the Party’s Sunday media operation
• Monitoring developments in the media to advise on any developments
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of media events

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Communications or related qualification essential
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role/ field
• Experience in the field of politics advantageous
• Knowledge of the South African media and political landscapes
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Smartsheet)
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent editing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong coordinating skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to effectively use all media platforms
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary

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The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based at our Provincial Head Office in Polokwane, Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Operations Officer and the Provincial Chairperson, and work with the relevant Provincial Executive.

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 Limpopo
• Being the interface between the administration and political and campaign structures in the province
• Providing leadership and direction to all provincial staff

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• 5 years’ experience in a senior management role
• 5 years’ experience in the field of finances and support services
• Experience in human resources management, including performance management, and recruitment & selection
• Experience in project management
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implement improvements to systems
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent administrative skills, organisational abilities and attention to detail
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Knowledge of liberal philosophy
• Ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party, and relationships of trust within a community
• Ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Applicants MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s licence 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 Provincial Communications Team, based at our Provincial Head Office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Communications Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing visuals that align with the Party’s values and goals
• Creating engaging and impactful graphics and videos for social media platforms
• Producing creative content that inspires and motivates followers
• Appropriately editing video content
• Effectively conveying the Party’s key messages
• Maintaining an active and engaging social media presence

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Graphic design, Communications, Marketing)
• 2 years experience in a similar role
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, or related applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• A passion for politics and a strong understanding of political messaging strategies
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary

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The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal-driven individual in the Western Cape Metro. The successful candidate will report to the Metro Regional Campaign Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining campaign administrative systems and procedures
• Assisting with the design, implementation and maintenance of a communication system between all formations of the Party pertaining to the rollout of the NPE2024 campaign in the region
• Providing efficient and effective administrative and logistical support to the Metro Regional Campaign
• Manager, including management of their diary
• Producing required weekly campaign reports
• Overseeing the data capturing for the region, including quality assurance mechanisms
• Conducting general campaign administration required in the region
• Acting as the liaison with all relevant stakeholders on behalf of the Metro Regional Campaign Manager

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, particularly MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in more than one language advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• An ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• 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 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, who will be based at our Federal Head Office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Digital Marketing Specialist.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to create compelling and effective copy, for a variety of digital fundraising campaigns
• Development and delivery of the Party’s online fundraising activity and footprint, which includes:
• conceptualising and creating relevant online fundraising plans, content and campaigns
• maximizing digital platforms and innovations for online fundraising activity
• creating, maintaining and distributing reports and newsletters
• ensuring all relevant fundraising rules, regulations and legislation are adhered to

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification e.g. Marketing/Advertising/Communications
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role/field, including advertising, branding, communications, digital marketing and fundraising
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite and design programmes
• Experience in project management, dashboard tracking and reporting
• Experience in front-end web development and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of social media platforms and online marketing tools
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• An ability to multi-task and work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule

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The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal-driven individual in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will report to the WC Election 2024 Campaign and Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining campaign administrative systems and procedures
• Assisting with the design, implementation and maintenance of a communication system between all formations of the Party pertaining to the rollout of the NPE2024 campaign in the province
• Providing efficient and effective administrative and logistical support to the WC Election 2024 Campaign and Operations Manager, including management of their diary
• Producing required weekly campaign reports
• Overseeing the data capturing for the province, including quality assurance mechanisms
• Conducting general campaign administration required in the province
• Acting as the liaison with all relevant stakeholders on behalf of the WC Election 2024 Campaign and Operations Manager

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, particularly MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in more than one language advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• An ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• 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 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, who will be based at our Federal Head Office in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Social Media Coordinator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working with the marketing department to ensure that the Party’s messaging is effectively communicated on WhatsApp platforms and to the appropriate audiences
• Collaborating with the marketing team to integrate WhatsApp into the overall marketing campaigns and initiatives
• Manage and monitor WhatsApp groups and broadcast lists to ensure effective communication with the target audience
• Stay up to date with WhatsApp’s latest features, updates, and best practices to maximize the effectiveness of the Party’s WhatsApp marketing efforts
• Respond promptly to queries received through WhatsApp
• Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:
• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• 2 years’ experience in a marketing or similar role
• Proficiency in more than one language advantageous
• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and social media channels
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to function well in a highly stressful environment
• Ability to function well under pressure and against tight deadlines
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance

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The DA wishes to appoint a goal driven individual in its Campaign Unit. The successful candidate will be based at our offices in Bruma, Johannesburg, and will report to the Head of the Campaign Unit.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading operations of all radio units in the Party
• Administratively managing the radio unit database and calendar
• Analysing radio data and reporting thereon
• Liaising rapidly with public representatives and staff members, as required

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification advantageous
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• 2 years’ staff management experience
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Extensive data analysis experience
• Extensive report writing skills
• Experience in communications and media/news
• Knowledge of radio broadcasting and news media in general
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape and current affairs
• Excellent writing abilities, and proof-reading
• 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