Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading, managing and integrating the Provincial Finance, Support Services, Campaign, and Communications teams to ensure that all systems designed are aimed at maximising the Party's votes in Mpumalanga
• Being the interface between the administration and political and campaign structures in the province
• Providing leadership and direction to all provincial staff

Please submit your application by 29 January 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.
Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• 3 years' experience in a management role
• 5 years' experience in the field of finances and support services
• Experience in human resources management, including performance management, and recruitment & selection
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• Valid driver's licence with access to a vehicle for daily business related use
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite

Skills:

• Leadership
• Verbal and written communication
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

• Recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Prepare professionally written communication
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities

Knowledge and Commitment:

• South African political landscape
• Local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Liberal philosophy
• Party policies and Constitution
• 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

Skills Required