Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with implementing the Partys direct marketing objectives
• Ensuring the Party is responsive to voters on all social media and any other relevant channels
• Developing an expert understanding of audience targeting in terms of online, direct and social media advertising as well as organic content sharing
• Design and layout of marketing material according to brand identity guidelines
• Ensuring that all content shared is of utmost quality and beyond reproach in terms of grammar, factual accuracy, strategic relevance and brand identity
• Conceptualising and writing copy for a range of marketing deliverables including graphics for social media, marketing emails and longer form booklets
• Proofreading all marketing content before publication to ensure a professional end-product

Please submit your application by 16 February 2025 to be considered for this role.Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Accredited course in social media and communication
• Accredited course in graphic design and copywriting
• Minimum 3 years experience managing social media for brands
• Relevant experience with proofreading provincial languages
• Proficiency in English and one other provincial language
• Experience in graphic design, video editing and photography
• Experience using Adobe In-Design, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe illustrator (advantageous)
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite and Zoom at intermediate level
• Valid drivers licence with access to a vehicle for daily use

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Administration and attention to detail
• Time management and coordination

Abilities:

• Manage multiple tasks with competing levels of priority
• Produce accurate, high-quality work in line with specific standards
• Use initiative in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work well under pressure
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement
• Work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis

Knowledge and Commitment:

• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• 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

Democratic Alliance