INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) VACANCIES - PROVINCIAL ELECTORAL OFFICER

 
Responsibilities/Duties
Strategically manage the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the Commission's programmes and projects at the provincial and municipal level, including election management; civic education, democracy development and voter education programmes; maintain the national common voters' roll; update the delimitation of voting districts and data on voting stations; manage political party liaison committees; achieve results and performance targets; Foster and maintain sound working relationships with stakeholders (political parties, service providers, government in province and municipalities); Chair the Provincial Party Liaison Committee, represent the Commission on and/or attendance of various forums; Implement an internal and external communication strategy in the province; Financial management and reporting (budgets and expense control); Lead the identification, evaluation, reporting and implementation of risk and compliance programmes for the provincial office and compliance with all relevant legislative frameworks and policies; As a member of Senior Management, contribute to the organization leadership and management of all staff members; Identify and implement staff development and/or training programmes.
 

 
More Information
A South African citizen, who has not had a recent prominent political profile in the last 5 years .  Applications must in all cases be marked with the relevant reference number and be accompanied by an updated comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity document.  Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.  Please note that the CV, all qualifications and references are subject to verification and appointments will only be made upon successful verification thereof. All appointments are subject to a probation period of not less than 12 months and successful applicants will be required to enter into a performance contract. The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates and interviews will be conducted on a date and time specified by the interview panel. The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position after advertising it and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post. Although advertised, a position may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.
 

 
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.