Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)
Closing Date: 2026/03/20
Reference Number: WC042/2026/48253
Job Title: ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR (DC4 – GARDEN ROUTE)
Division: Elections
Business Unit: Electoral Matters
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Municipal Office
Province: Western Cape
Municipality: WC042 – Hessequa
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the following FIXED TERM positions in the administration of the Electoral Commission, a state institution established by Chapter 9 of the Constitution.
ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR
(Inclusive remuneration package of R13 900.00 per month)
(Fixed term contract for 9 months but not later than 14 January 2027)
Minimum Requirements: A tertiary qualification or alternatively Matric/N3 (NQF4) plus at least 3 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:
- Must reside or be familiar with the municipality in which the application is made
- Must have knowledge of the municipality
- Must not hold any political position or be involved in any political parties’ campaigns
- Should possess a driver’s licence and have access to a car that can be used for work purposes.
The Electoral Commission will only correspond with successful candidates and interviews will be conducted with shortlisted 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 Although advertised, it may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.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 submitted online and must be accompanied by a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of driver’s licence, certificates and identity documents. Failure to submit the relevant 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 CONSIDERED