Manager - Electoral Matters at Electoral Commission

The main purpose of this position is to ensure the formulation and execution of operational strategy to give the provincial electoral office the direction and proper operational controls, administrative, operating budgets and reporting procedures, and systems for operational efficiency. The Manager will manage all electoral projects and programmes as directed by the Provincial Electoral Officer (PEO) and will report to the PEO.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Implementation of the provincial electoral operations plan and projects;
• oversee the provincial outreach, regional electoral offices and corporate support services projects and activities and ensure liaison with relevant stakeholders;

• implementation and maintenance of the voter registration process;
• co-ordination of all logistics projects;
• managing the delimitation and voting station identification and infrastructure projects;
• coordination and implementation of electoral processes, election results and by-elections;
• overseeing the operations and management of the provincial warehouse(s);
• compliance with and management of the operational budget in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations;
• ensure correct performance measures and indicators for effective performance outcomes;
• ensure operational precision and the facilitation of daily operations in line with the operational plans and targeted objectives;
• manage the principal risks of the provincial electoral office's operations (business plans, projects and staffing) and people and team management;

Requirements

• Matric/N3, a tertiary qualification, with at least 8 years relevant working experience of which a minimum of at least 6 years must be at middle management level (equivalent to Deputy Manager or Deputy Director in the public service).
• Experience in election management will be an advantage. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the electoral legislative framework and electoral processes and electoral dynamics in the province;
• knowledge and understanding of the demographics and geography of the province;
• effective communications skills and stakeholders liaison and negotiation skills and experience;
• people management experience;
• political and conflict resolution skills;
• interpersonal and organizational ability, conflict management skills; computer skills with good project management skills;
• knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and treasury regulations;
• willingness to travel extensively and a valid driver's license is compulsory.
• Proficiency in the dominant languages spoken in the province will be an advantage.

Locations: North West and Mpumalanga

Remuneration

Inclusive remuneration package of R1, 190.679 per annum   

More Information

Applicants for the above positions must be South African citizens, who have not had a recent prominent political profile in the last 5 years.  Applications must in all cases be marked with the relevant reference number and be accompanied by updated comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity document. 

Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 

Please note that the CV, all qualifications and references are subject to verification and appointments will only be made upon successful verification thereof. All appointments are subject to a probation period of not less than 12 months and successful applicants will be required to enter into a performance contract.

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. The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the positions after advertising them and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above posts. Although advertised, a position may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery. The Electoral Commission may in terms of the Electoral Commission Act, furthermore amend the requirements and functions of its positions from time to time.