Regional Campaign Manager

Location:	Western Cape
Reference:	#WC-RCM-003(a)
Company:	Democratic Alliance

Regional campaign manager

Western Cape West 

Ref: WC-RCM-003(a)

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, in the Western Cape West. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Director and take direction from the regional chairperson.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining campaign structures in consultation with the REC with a focus on maintaining ongoing voter interaction and persuasion
• Managing and monitoring, in conjunction with relevant political structures, the rollout of all elections including by-elections
• Ensuring clear internal communication between political and staff structures.
• Ensuring reliable feedback and reporting on progress from all political and staff structures in assigned region
• Leading and managing the constituency coordinators in consultation with political leadership to maximise the DA’s vote in the region
• Managing the administration in the respective region and providing administrative assistance to the regional executive, constituencies, and relevant professional staff.
• Recruiting, training, and managing staff
• Acting as the project manager of special campaigns or events as requested by the provincial director and attending meetings at their behest when required
• Designing, managing and implementing reporting systems, including reporting templates and any other reports required by the provincial director, from time to time
• Managing and overseeing the effective functioning and performance of Constituency Coordinators in their role in respect of their constituencies

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification advantageous
• Three years’ experience in a management role
• Three years’ experience in a similar role/field
• Experience in project management
• Understanding of basic financial principles
• Experience in an operation or campaign-related role
• Proven leadership skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Party
• The ability to apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscape
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Ability to build trust relationships within a community
• Proven record of initiative, problem-solving, and the ability to recognize and implement improvements to systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in more than one language
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary
• Applicants must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and a vehicle for daily use

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward the following to Chandre Fernandez, Democratic Alliance, Federal Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No: (021) 465 1431, Fax No: 086 461 5105 or e-mail: az.gro.ad@snoitacilppa.

• 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 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: 26 January 2023

Posted on 23 Jan 09:41, Closing date 30 Jan