Closing Date: 2026/02/28
Reference Number: WC024/2026/48008
Job Title: REGISTRATION STAFF (DC2 – CAPE WINELANDS)
Division: Elections
Business Unit: Electoral Matters
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Municipal Office
Province: Western Cape
Municipality: WC024 – Stellenbosch

Minimum Requirements:

1. Must be a South African citizen.
2. Must be a registered voter
3. The Registration Supervisor must have at least eight years professional, supervisory or administrative work experience – previous Registration, Presiding or Deputy Presiding Officer experience will be advantageous
4. The Registration Officer must be technologically knowledgeable and experienced or have an IT technical background, i.e. technology as subject at high school or tertiary level
5. In the last five years must not haveheld political office or been a candidate in an election or have been politically active for a political party or campaigning for a political party [appearing on the candidate list of any political party for the local governments will result in immediate termination of appointment]
6. In the last five years must not havebeen elected to office in an organisation that has party political affiliations or aims
7. Must not havebeen convicted of serious criminal offence(s)
8. As far as possibly must have some form of training or further education
9. Must have access to a mobile telephone
10. Must have ability to operate smartphone technology
11. Must be proficient in the relevant local languages of the municipality
12. Must have a valid bank account

Competencies required:

1. Must demonstrate proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight and demanding deadlines
2. Must demonstrate tact and good people skills in dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds
3. Must be willing to do on-line modular training and meet the assessment criteria prior to consideration for appointment
4. Must be willing to undergo and attend face-to-face training
5. Must demonstrate professionalism and impartiality at all times

The above position is a temporary contract position, requiring a person to work over a weekend. You are also required to attend at least two day’s training prior to the registration event, as well as participate in a device and systems testing day.  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  Although advertised, it may be withdrawn or re-advertised.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.  Applications 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 note that recommended candidates will undergo Party Liaison Committee (PLC) verification prior to confirmation of appointment.

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

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