Open Positions 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 09 November 2025.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting members of the party’s National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Caucus in the construction and submission of written and oral questions, and matters connected therewith.
• Assisting the Procedural Advisor: Questions in the construction and submission of written and oral questions for the party’s National Assembly (NA) Caucus, as and where necessary, and assisting with matters connected therewith.
• Keeping meticulous record of deadlines for written and oral questions as well as their answers and replies.
• Please submit your application by 09 November 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree with administration, drafting, and research experience at an academic or professional level OR National Senior Certificate with administration, drafting, and research experience at a professional level 
• Basic knowledge of Parliament and its processes
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel to capture, sort and analyse large amounts of information

Skills:

• Analytic and critical thinking
• Research
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail
• Written communication, with the ability to draft formal correspondence
• Communication skills that will allow for the fostering of close working relationships with members of the party’s NA and NCOP Caucuses and cooperation with other units in the Parliamentary operation

Abilities:

• Read, interpret and apply Rules of Parliament 
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement and confidentiality

Knowledge and commitment:

• Firm understanding and knowledge of the South African political environment
• 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 13 November 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 13 November 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 province (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

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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 13 November 2025.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the performance management process for public representatives is implemented uniformly and consistently in the province
• Assisting the Senior Support Services Administrator with the effective and efficient functioning of support services and all administration relating thereto within the province
• General administration of membership
• Ensuring the effective execution of all statutory obligations related processes
• Ensuring the successful launch of branches and constituencies
• Ensuring the appropriate support is provided in respect of the candidate selection process
• Providing an efficient administrative support function to the Provincial Director and provincial operation
• Please submit your application by 13 November 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 
• Experience in an administrative role
• Experience in data capturing
• Experience in performance management
• Experience using an electoral system in a political environment (advantageous)
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of creating and updating reporting systems
• Knowledge of Party policies and the DA Constitution

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Information system and technology
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail
• Strong coordinating skills

Abilities:

• Work with various stakeholders 
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism 

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 13 November 2025.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Implementing and managing a programme that will enable the province to systematically recruit members, volunteers and activists who can communicate the Party’s message
• Ensuring effective and efficient functioning of the membership system
• Ensuring all provincial structures adhere to the statutory obligations requirements of the Party
• Please submit your application by 13 November 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 
• 3 years’ experience in an administrative role
• Data capturing experience
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office suite
• Knowledge of the Party and its structures (advantageous)
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political environment and dynamics

Skills:

• Time management
• Problem solving
• Written and verbal communication 
• Organising and Planning
• Administration
• Attention to detail

Abilities: 

• Perform duties meticulously and precisely
• 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