Title: International Office & Leadership Development Coordinator

Department/Province: Leadership Development, International Office & Stakeholder Relations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town

Reference Number: FHO-INTOFFLEADEVCOORD-001

Closing date: 12 February 2026

Description: 

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us in making an impact to the lives of South Africans. The Democratic Alliance is building a future based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity for all. If you are passionate about our country, share our values, and feel you are suited to this role, submit your application by 12 February 2026. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing functions relating to the DA’s international work and relations, through the International Office
• Managing foreign development projects and ensuring compliance with Political Party Funding Act
• Coordinating functions, projects and programmes that support the DA as a learning organization
• Coordinating functions to enhance the DA international footprint
• Supporting the department in project management and coordination of activities
• Developing and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance the party’s political objectives and work towards expanding our foreign funding

Minimum requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree
• 2 years’ experience in an administrative role with a focus on coordination and project management 
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates) 
• Computer Literacy MS Suite)
• Exposure to international work, including diplomacy, interacting with international stakeholders, etc.  (advantageous) 
• Experience in a liberal political party or associated environment (advantageous) 
• Experience in managing donor funding and reporting (advantageous) 

Skills:

• Good understanding of technical systems and processes in order to ensure integration between these 
• Written and verbal communication 
• Coordinating and organising
• Administration and attention to detail
• Time management 
• Project management 
• Budget management 
• Stakeholder relations management 

Abilities:

• Fast learner
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations 
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and commitment:

• Local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics 
• Spheres of government and the party/political divide 
• International political sphere, international bodies 
• Liberal philosophy 
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary

To apply online please visit: https://da.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities 

Closing date: 12 February 2026