Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)
Closing Date: 2026/03/24
Reference Number: JHB/2026/48263
Job Title: AREA MANAGER – AUCKLAND PARK
Division: Elections
Business Unit: Electoral Matters
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Municipal Office
Province: Gauteng
Municipality: JHB – City of Johannesburg
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced 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.
AREA MANAGER
AUCKLAND PARK SUB-MEO OFFICE
[June/July/August 2026 and October/November/December 2026]
For 20 days covering LGE2026 registration events @ R380 per day plus upfront cellular phone allowance of R230.
For 20 days covering the October/November/December 2026 Local Government Elections @ R380 per day plus upfront cellular phone allowance of R230.
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Minimum Requirements: Must be a SA citizen and registered voter with at least 8 years working experience of which at least 3 years must be supervisory experience.
Other requirements:
- Must reside or be familiar with the municipality and ward for which he/she is applying
- Must have knowledge of the municipality, its civil society structures and leadership very well
- Must not hold any political position or be involved in any political parties’ campaigns
- Should possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a suitable vehicle that can be used for work purposes and must be prepared to use the vehicle for official Electoral Commission purposes
- Must have access to cellular phone and be prepared to use it for official purposes
- Must have a valid bank account and tax reference number
- Must be proficient in the relevant local languages of the municipality and ward for which he/she is applying
The Electoral Commission reserves the right to terminate the contract of an employee convicted of a serious criminal offence(s). It will also be incumbent upon all recruits to declare any offences, as well as the fact that s/he does not have a high political profile and has not been politically active for a political party or held political office for at least the past five years. The criteria will be applicable to all recruits and they must comply with these criteria prior to confirmation of appointment.
The above position is on a temporary basis. The Electoral Commission will assess applications as per documentation submitted and contact only the successful candidates. 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 the above positions should not have a high party political profile. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of driver’s license and identity document, as well as bank details. Failure to attach the relevant requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Please note that recommended candidates will undergo PLC verification and appointments will only be made upon positive feedback.
NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED