Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)
Closing Date: 2026/01/20
Reference Number: JHB/2025/47717
Job Title: REGISTRATION STAFF (JOHANNESBURG CITY CENTRE)
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 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 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 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 [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 have been elected to office in an organisation that has party political affiliations or aims
7. Must not have been 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