Job Description

PROVINCIAL MEDIA OFFICERFREE STATERef: FS-PROVMO-003Please note only applications reflecting the reference number (above) will be considered.The DA wishes to appoint a creative, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based at our Provincial Head Office in Bloemfontein. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Director.The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working together with the DA provincial leadership and the various communication operations of the Party in the province to ensure that provincial and municipal communication operations effectively deliver the key messages of the DA
• Overall, managing and coordinating the communications of the Party within the province and between the province and national communication structures

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Post matric qualification in communication and/or political science
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the field of media, public relations, communications or other related field
• Experience using social media platforms on behalf of brands
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political environment and dynamics
• Proficiency in English and one other provincial language (Afrikaans and Sesotho)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Smartsheet)
• Ability to effectively use all media platforms
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong coordinating skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary
• 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 ID and drivers license
• Copy of your matric certificate and tertiary qualification
• 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: 24 September 2024

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