Job Description

FIXED TERM CONTRACT ENDING ONE MONTH AFTER THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 2029RESEARCHER & CHIEF OF STAFFEASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURERef: ECLEG-RESCOS-001Please note only applications reflecting the reference number (above) will be considered.The Democratic Alliance Eastern Cape Legislature wishes to appoint a dynamic and goal-driven individual who will be based at their offices in Bhisho. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Whip.The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive research for Members of the Provincial Legislature of the Democratic Alliance
• Constantly identifying and drive strategic issues in the Legislature environment
• Developing DA support staff to a high-performance team which proactively contributes to a vision of an open opportunity society for all
• Ensuring that the team is able to focus on the strategic aspects of their role and excel in their positions, and to provide administrative support to their Members
• Successfully working with the Eastern Cape caucus to achieve the Partys objectives

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Relevant Bachelors degree
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis
• Computer literacy essential
• Proficiency in more than one language advantageous
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent administrative and management skills
• Understanding of political communication, including the ability to write to an excellent standard and, under guidance, press releases, speeches, articles, policy and other forms of political communication
• Ability to understand the legislature and its various mechanisms, including but not limited to written and oral parliamentary questions, motions of notice, committees and legislature rules and procedures
• Understanding of current affairs and the national political landscape as well as the ability to analyse and interpret political developments
• Understanding of the Democratic Alliances national policy, as well as its policy where it governs
• Ability to engage with members of the public at all levels with a professional and pleasant disposition
• Excellent political judgement and the ability to work irregular hours and under extreme pressure
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to walk the extra mile and offer support beyond the day-to-day duties
• 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 application form (To download the form, please copy the following link to your internet browser: https://bit.ly/DA_Application_Form)
• Copy of your matric certificate
• Copy of your relevant qualification
• 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: 25 August 2024

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