Job Description

PROVINCIAL DIRECTORNORTH WESTRef: NW-PD-001Please note only applications reflecting the reference number (above) will be considered.The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based at our Provincial Head Office in Potchefstroom, North West. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Operations Officer and the Provincial Chairperson and work closely with the relevant Provincial Executive.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 Partys votes in the North West
• Being the interface between the administration and political and campaign structures in the province
• Providing leadership and direction to all provincial staff

Prospective applicants must meet the following 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
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implement improvements to systems
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent administrative skills, organisational abilities and attention to detail
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Knowledge of liberal philosophy
• Ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party, and relationships of trust within a community
• Ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• 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 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, if applicable
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of your drivers license
• Copy of your matric certificate
• 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: 31 July 2024

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