Jobs at Democratic Alliance

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering performance in the areas of secretarial, logistical, research and administrative support
• Writing, under guidance, speeches, articles, policy and other forms of political communication
• Engaging with members of the public at all levels with a professional and pleasant disposition
• Successfully work with the Eastern Cape caucus to achieve the Party’s objectives

Please submit your application by 11 August 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, legal, administration or local governance
• Experience in a similar role, including political assistant, personal assistant, executive assistant or secretary
• Experience in compiling reports, minute taking, drafting letters
• Proficiency in at least one official language, in addition to English
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite and PowerPoint

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Administration and attention to detail
• Time management
• Multitasking
• Problem solving

Abilities: 

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

Knowledge and Commitment:

• Understanding of political communication
• Understanding of the Party’s policies
• Understanding of current affairs and the national political landscape
• Understand the legislature and its various mechanisms
• 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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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Logistically and administratively supporting Party public representatives in their efforts to grow and keep DA support, advance the DA brand, and meet statutory obligations.

Please submit your application by 10 August 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 (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 English and Afrikaans. Any additional languages are advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence with access to a vehicle for daily business 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