IEC ELECTORAL STAFF (VARIOUS POSITIONS) All 9 Provinces

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Feb 2, 2024
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following election related temporary positions in the administration of the Electoral Commission, a state institution established by Chapter 9 of the Constitution.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Must be an SA citizen.

2. Must be a registered voter.

3. In the last five years must not have held political office or been a candidate in an election or have been politically active for a political party or campaigning for a political party.

4. In the last five years must not have been elected to office in an organisation that has party political affiliations or aims.

5. As far as possible, must have some training or professional/administrative experience. (Consideration will be given to the youth and unemployed under this provision.)

6. Must not have been convicted of a serious criminal offence(s).

Competencies required:

1. Must be proficient in any of the local languages of the municipality.

2. Must always demonstrate impartiality.

3. Professional and courteous conduct.

Some of the responsibilities of the job (subject to position appointed to):

1. Conduct all related voting and results activities.

2. Conduct or assist with collection of addresses.

3. Conduct or assist with completion of forms.

4. Conduct or assist with operation of the Voter Management Device (VMD),

5. Tidy or assist with tidying the voting station before and after voting.

6. Sign or oversee the signing of attendance register as confirmation of attendance.

7. Conduct yourself in a professional and impartial manner.

8. Safeguard IEC materials.

9. Conduct or assist with queue management at the voting station.

10. Prioritize voters with special needs.

11. Conduct or assist with counting of votes.

12. Conduct or assist with roll-back related tasks.

The above position is a temporary contract position, requiring a person to work on a public holiday (voting day) and two working days prior to voting day, as applicable. The Electoral Commission will only correspond with successful candidates and is under no obligation to fill the positions after advertising it. Although advertised, it may be withdrawn or re-advertised. Applicants should under no circumstances have a high party-political profile. Applicants must upload a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of qualifications, recent bank statement, SARS tax number and identity document.

Please take note that no applications received after the advertised closing date will be considered.