Electoral Commission Electoral Operations Internship Programme 2020

The Electoral Commission invites graduates from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the following position/s for a 24 Month Internship

The Intern:

Electoral Operations will contribute towards the efficient co-ordination of electoral projects in the Organization. The Intern reports to the Assistant Manager.

Responsibilities/Duties

Key performance areas: 

• Assist each departmental staff member with his/her duties whilst undertaking daily activities to learn about the basics of the departmental portfolio, i.e. Delimitation and registration.
• Assist with warehousing and inventory management.
• Assist with PLC administration.
• Assist with logistical activities and duties relating to by-election and by election management.
• Assist with relevant duties and activities as indicated by the departmental staff.
• Assist with selected logistical duties so as to obtain exposure to electoral operations and financial administrative matters.
• Assist with various administrative duties within the Department including filing, VSI facility research and VSI support.
• Assist with the organisation of MEO workshops.
• Assist with the coordination of elections for other institutions and election readiness.
• Running errands to various different departments, photocopying, faxing etc.

General Administrative support services: 

• Update addresses, handle routine enquiries, make photocopies, send and receive facsimiles, distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required.
• Keep and maintain the filing system for the office.
• Keep and maintain incoming and outgoing correspondence of the component and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with selected duties so as to obtain exposure to Corporate Services and Outreach matters, etc.

Requirements

Basic requirements:

• The candidate must have completed Matric / N3 and a degree or diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or Administration.
• The candidate must possess good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• The person must be computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Applicants should have the following attributes: ability to work under pressure; be prepared to work long hours; pro-active and decisive.

Remuneration

Twenty-Four Months (24) contract at R7, 993.17 per month   

More Information

Applications must be accompanied by a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity documents.  Failure to attach the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. PERSONS MUST NOT HAVE BEEN AN INTERN OR WORKED BEFORE.  Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NB! Applicants must be 35 years of age or below and must not have been an intern or worked before to qualify for this programme.

The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates and interviews will be conducted on a date and time specified by the Interview panel.