Title: Provincial Campaign Operations Manager
Department/Province: Free State
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Free State
Reference Number: FS- PROVCAMOPSMAN-001
Closing date: 05 March 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 05 March 2026.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Within the Provincial Campaign Structure, support the Provincial Director with:
  • establishing and maintaining campaign structures 
  • planning and implementing a programme of ongoing voter interaction and persuasion
  • managing and monitoring the rollout of by-elections
  • ensuring that the required constituency and ward report back meetings within campaign structures are organised and supported
  • ensuring clear internal communication
  • ensuring reliable feedback and reporting on progress from the campaign structures
  • ensuring interaction and communication between the political structures and the campaign structures
• Recruiting, training and managing staff

Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification (advantageous)
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
• 3 years’ experience in operations related role
• Experience in project management
• Experience in financial management
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
• Valid driver’s licence with access to a vehicle for daily business related use

Skills:

• Leadership
• Verbal and written communication
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

• Recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Prepare professionally written communication
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound political judgment and the ability to identify key issues relevant to communities

Knowledge and commitment:

• Local political landscape
• Local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Liberal philosophy
• Party policies and Constitution
• 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: 05 March 2026