Job Description

PROVINCIAL CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS MANAGER

KWAZULU NATAL

Ref: KZN-PROVCOM-001

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 to the Provincial Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective and efficient functioning of the Campaign Operations in the province
• Effectively managing and direct all operations staff
• Developing, implementing and managing all Campaign Operations functions in the province in accordance with the standard operating procedures adopted by the Party

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• 3 years experience in a management role
• 5 years experience in the field of campaigning and/or operations management
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political environment and dynamics
• Knowledge of liberal philosophy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership & coordinating skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to process and understand complex and technical information
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
• Applicants MUST be in possession of a valid drivers licence and have access to an insured vehicle for daily use

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

• Completed application form (To download the form, please copy the following link to your internet browser: https://bit.ly/DA-Application_Form)
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of your matric certificate
• Copy of your drivers 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

To apply online, please visit our website: (To open this link, please copy the following link to your internet browser: https://www.da.org.za/get-involved/jobs-at-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

Closing Date: 15 November 2023

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