COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
CAPE TOWN
Ref: FHO-COMDIR-001

Please note only applications reflecting the reference number (above) will be considered.

The DA wishes to appoint an innovative and goal driven individual, to lead our Communications Department. The successful candidate will be based at our Federal Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Senior Director: Communications, Digital and Marketing. 

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Devising and executing the Party’s communications strategy with the goal of maximising positive voter impact by:
  • proactively identifying issues that the Party should take up or react to, and driving these issues with the team and with Party structures
  • proactively leading Party structures in terms of communication best practice
  • ensuring that the Party builds and maintains strong relations with stakeholders in the media landscape

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Communications related tertiary qualification
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom)
• 5 years’ experience in the field of communications
• 5 years’ experience in a staff management role
• Experience working in a political environment is advantageous
• Experience in local, provincial, or national government is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
• Strong writing skills with the ability to edit and proof-read
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• A deep understanding of the ever-changing media environment 
• Knowledge of the different communications value of broadcast, print, online and social media 
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the values and policies of the Democratic Alliance
• Knowledge of the South African political landscape
• Ability to identify and assess political risk
• Ability to use initiative in high-pressure situations 
• 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 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 
• • Copy of your tertiary qualification (a subject certificate or statement of results will not be sufficient)
• 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: 01 November 2024