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 as a learning organisation, the continuous development and improvement of 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
Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must have a valid Drivers License and have access to a vehicle
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Degree or diploma in Leadership 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
- 2 years’ online learning design and management experience is advantageous
- 3 years’ experience in a liberal political party or associated environment 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 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 willing to travel domestically and internationally
