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ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the following FIXED TERM positions in the  following municipalities : (Hessequa,Mosselbay,George,Knysna and Bitou) in the administration of the Electoral Commission, a state institution established by Chapter 9 of the Constitution.

ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR

(Inclusive remuneration package of R12,346 per month)

(Fixed term contract from 1 November 2018 until 31 May 2019

Please see bottom of page  for referenced placement of posts and submission of applications

Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating the projects and programs of the Electoral Commission at the municipal level towards the 2019 National and Provincial Government Elections.

Minimum Requirements: A tertiary qualification or alternatively Matric/N3 plus at least 2 years relevant working experience (i.e. administrative and/or project management) and a valid driver’s licence.  Prior electoral experience and knowledge of electoral legislations processes and procedures will be an added advantage.

Other requirements:

1. Must reside or be familiar with the municipality in which the application is made
2. Must have knowledge of the municipality and leadership skills
3. Must not hold any political position or be involved in any political parties’ campaigns
4. Should possess a driver’s licence and have access to a car that can be used for work purposes.

    

   Main responsibilities of the job – Assist with the following: Relevant experience:

The above position is on a fixed term contract basis, until the last day of the month of the 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 Although advertised, it may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.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 license 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.

Suitably qualified candidates must forward applications to:

REFERENCE NUMBERS:

Hessequa       : WC042

Mosselbay      : WC043

George            : WC044

Knysna          : WC048

Bitou               : WC047

Applications for Vacant Posts in the EDEN REGION

Closing date for all applications: 07 SEPTEMBER. 2018.  Please take note that no applications received after the advertised closing date will be considered.

"Applicants who have not been contacted by 31 OCTOBER 2018 must consider their applications as not being successful".