Job Description

PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERKWAZULU NATALRef: KZN-PROVCOMMAN-001Please 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 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

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• 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
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite particularly 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 social media skills
• Excellent communication skills
• 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 include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays, where necessary
• Applicants MUST be in possession of a valid drivers 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: 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 tertiary qualification
• Copy of your matric certificate
• Copy of your ID
• 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 September 2024

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