Please note only applications reflecting the reference number (above) will be considered.

The DA is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all South Africans. We are looking to recruit a committed, dynamic, self-motivated and goal-driven individual in KwaZulu Natal. Long hours spent working in challenging conditions, striving to achieve a common and urgent goal, that of bringing REAL HOPE and REAL CHANGE to all South Africans. The successful candidate will report directly to the Provincial Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Working together with the relevant stakeholders to plan and execute both proactive and reactive, vote-winning communications for the Party.
Ensuring that the key messages of the Party communications are effectively delivered to the relevant targeted areas in furtherance of the strategic objectives of the Party.
Ensuring that communication is of the highest possible standard and in line with the Party’s policy, standard operating procedures, and the Party’s brand and communications guide.
Designing, maintaining, and updating the relevant database.
Managing provincial social media accounts and voter contact networks in the province.

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
Relevant tertiary qualification.
Relevant staff management experience, including on a project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates).
Experience in the field of media, marketing, social media, digital media, or journalistic management.
Relevant experience in content writing.
Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Smartsheet).
Experience in graphic design, video editing, photography, etc. advantageous.
Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.
Proven track record in investigative and research techniques.
Knowledge of the various media houses and political landscape.
Knowledge of media trends and platforms.
Knowledge of policies of the DA advantageous.
Knowledge of legislative and parliamentary processes advantageous.
Good report writing and summation skills.
A passion for politics and current affairs with an institutional knowledge of all political parties.
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape.
Ability to analyse the political environment and make proposals to respond.
Ability to build internal and external trust relationships.
Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implement improvements to systems.
Excellent organisational abilities.
Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to the values, principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance.
An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule.
Willingness to go the extra mile, which includes 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.

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward the following to Applications, Democratic Alliance, Federal Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No: (021) 4651 431, Fax No: 086 4615 105 or e-mail:

Copy of your tertiary qualification.
Copy of your matric certificate.
Copy of your ID.
Copy of your driver’s licence.
CV.
1 page cover letter motivating why you would be a good fit for this role and why you wish to be employed by the DA.

Kindly note the following:

Any application received without the required documentation will not be considered.
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
We reserve the right not to make any appointments.
The Party will not require applicants to pay any amount or undergo any health-related tests to be shortlisted.

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