Job Description

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 Partys policy, standard operating procedures and the Partys brand and communications guide
• Designing, maintaining and updating the relevant data base
• Managing provincial social media accounts and voter contact networks in the province

Please submit your application by 27 March 2025 to be considered for this role.
Minimum requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Partys 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
• Experience in conducting investigations and research
• Experience in graphic design, video editing, photography, etc. (advantageous)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Zoom and Smartsheet)
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
• Valid drivers licence with access to a vehicle for daily business related use

Skills:

• Social media skills
• Written and verbal communication (including report writing and summation)
• Administration
• Organisation
• Attention to detail

Abilities:

• Problem solving
• Use of Initiative
• Recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Analyse the political environment and make proposals to respond
• Build internal and external trust relationships
• Work well under pressure
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and Commitment:

• Media houses, trends and platforms
• South African political landscape
• Policies of the DA (advantageous)
• Legislative and parliamentary processes (advantageous)
• 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