Title: Chief Executive Officer

Department/Province: Cape Town

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town

Reference Number: FHO-CEO-001

Closing date: 04 June 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 04 June 2026. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Co-leading the professional operational structure of the party.
• Designing the structure of the party’s operations to enable the implementation of its strategy.
• Reporting regularly to the Chair of Federal Council and the Federal Leader, and the party’s political leadership structures, on the execution of the party’s strategy.
• Co-leading the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Ensuring the executive team develops and delivers annual plans in each area of operations.
• With the relevant stakeholders, developing and delivering the party’s election campaigns, after approval by the Federal Leader, Chair of Federal Council and Federal Council.
• Ensuring a budget is developed each year, and for each election, to give effect to the strategy of the party. 

Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Politics, Law, Policy, Administration or similar
• Experience in a senior management role
• Extensive experience in political campaigning 
• Experience in financial management 
• Experience in stakeholder engagement
• Experience in market research (advantageous)
• Intimate knowledge of the DA Constitution
• Intimate knowledge of DA Policy
• Computer literacy 
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for business use

Skills:

• Leadership 
• Risk management 
• Change management 
• Communication
• Negotiation and influence
• High-level decision-making

Abilities:

• Build and maintain relationships 
• Process and understand complex and technical information 
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and commitment:

• South African and global political environment
• Systems of government 
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include local and international travel, as well as working long and irregular hours 

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

Closing date: 04 June 2026