INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) - MUNICIPAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR

 
Main responsibilities of the job:

1. Conduct civic and voter education activities/presentations/workshops for the Electoral Commission in collaboration with the, Outreach and Training Officer (OTO),  Regional Supervisor (RS) Local Electoral Projects Officer(LEPO), provincial outreach staff and other Electoral Commission offices, employees and stakeholders duly mandated in the place and stead of the Electoral Commission; as well as conduct the coordination of any other project or services as may from time to time be directed by the Electoral Commission;
2. Plan, develop and conduct civic and voter education activities for communities;
3. Supervise any staff appointed in support of the function including but not limited to the Democracy Education Fieldworkers and reporting to the OTO/LEPO or any delegated staff member
4. Monitor and manage attendance of staff appointed in support of the function and reporting to the LEPO/OTO and ensure that any absences are timeously reported to the relevant local and/or provincial HR representative for action;
5. Develop a network of educational support and liaise with organizations and stakeholders across government, civil society and the private sector;
6. Forge partnerships with civil society to facilitate Outreach projects within the designated district/s;
7. Promote multiple media, with an emphasis on community radio, and other innovative and creative educational mechanisms;
8. Compile a report pertaining to his or her duties provided herein and shall submit such report and evidence to the OTO/LEPO;
9. Compile and submit reports, evidence and other documentation such as attendance registers, timesheets and relevant forms to the OTO/LEPO on an agreed upon day;
10. Keep records, including reports, correspondence, procurement, minutes of meetings;
11. Provide information and evidence for the maintenance of administrative systems;
12. Assist with the coordination of linkages (local, national and provincial) across Electoral Commission programs
13. Provide general and educational support to the Electoral Commission’s different Outreach projects;
14. Assist and provide support to the monitoring and evaluation of Outreach projects;
15. Assist with the research as coordination as identified on specific issues, targeting communities, role players and stakeholders relevant to the Outreach projects;
16. Participate in electoral activities and projects, when necessary and
17. Perform any other duties relating to civic and democracy as assigned by the Provincial Electoral Officer.

 
Specific Requirements
No person shall be appointed who -

• is under the age of 18 years
• is not a registered voter
• is not a South African citizen
• has a criminal record, without consulting the CEO
• is or has been a candidate in an election for the National Assembly, a provincial legislature or a municipal council in the last five years
• has been an office bearer of a political party in the last 5 years
• has been an office bearer of any other organization or entity that has party political aims during the last 5 years
• is related to an employee of the Electoral Commission in that specific municipality, without consulting the PEO

 

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The above position is on a fixed term contract basis, the last day of the first full month after elections The Electoral Commission will only correspond with successful candidates and interviews will be conducted with short-listed candidates on a date and time specified by the Interview Panel. The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the positions after advertising it. Although advertised, it may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.  Applicants for all of the above positions should not have a high party political profile.  Applications must in all cases be marked with the relevant reference number and be accompanied by a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of driver’s licence, certificates and identity documents.  Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.  Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of driver’s license, identify document and criminal assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
 
NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
 
Please note

• Applicants for the above position/s should not have a high party political profile.
• Successful candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.
• Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• All applications must include:
  • a covering letter that clearly indicates the relevant reference number of the post and your employee number (permanent employees) as it appears on your salary advice;
  • a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae; and
  • certified copies of all qualification documents and identity documents.
• Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications, criminal and credit assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
• All appointments are subject to a probation period of twelve months.
• The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates.
• The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position/s and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post/s. Although advertised, positions may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.