- Cape Town
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Admin Human Resources Management
- Reference: FHO-MANCHWHOFF-001
Vacancy Details
Employer: Democratic Alliance
MANAGER: CHIEF WHIP’S OFFICE
CAPE TOWN
Ref: FHO-MANCHWHOFF-001
Please 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 Parliamentary Offices in Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Parliamentary Operations Director.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration and running of the Chief Whip’s Office
- Managing a team of Personal Assistants and Procedural Advisors
- Providing functional procedural support to the Caucus Management, Whippery and Caucus at large
- Liaising with various functionaries of Parliament
- Providing effective support for the conduct of the party’s activities in Parliament
Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree
- Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
- Firm understanding and knowledge of the South African political environment
- Ability to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Parliament and its processes
- Ability to research, read, interpret and apply applicable legislation and court judgments
- Strong analytic and critical thinking skills
- Strong computer literacy and administrative skills essential
- Knowledge of the South African political landscape
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
- Strong report writing skills
- Ability to use initiative in high pressure situations
- Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
- Ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis
- Applicants MUST be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and have access to an insured vehicle for occasional 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 licence
- 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: 29 September 2024
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