ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR (APC)

ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR (APC)

(Inclusive remuneration package of R10, 320 per month)

[Refer to table below for referenced placement of posts]

*Please clearly indicate the town or region as the reference number in your application

KWAZULU/NATAL
MUNICIPALITY	DISTRICT	TOTAL NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
KZN211 - Vulamehlo [Dududu]	DC21 - Ugu [Ugu DC]	1
KZN212 - Umdoni [Scottburgh]	DC21 - Ugu [Ugu DC]	1
KZN274 - Hlabisa [Somkele]	DC27 - Umkhanyakude [North Uthungulu]	1
TOTAL		3
* Use the KZN code (highlighted in red, e.g. KZN211) as the reference number in your application

Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating the projects and programs of the Electoral Commission at the Municipal level.

Minimum Requirements: A Tertiary qualification or alternatively Matric/N3 plus at least 3 years relevant working experience (i.e. administrative and/or project management) and a valid driver’s license.  Prior electoral experience will be an added advantage.
Main responsibilities of the job:

1.                    Confirming of voting stations/registration points; 2.                    Electoral staff recruitment and training; 3.                    Voter education; 4.                    Democracy development; 5.                    Registration planning and logistics; 6.                    Registration logistics; 7.                    Conducting of registration of voters; 8.                    Election planning; 9.                    Election logistics; 10.                 Conducting of elections;

11.                 Counting arrangements; 12.                 Counting logistics; 13.                 Election results; 14.                 Post-election activities; roll-back, debriefing and reports 15.                 Equipment and storage logistics; 16.                 Maintaining of the voters’ roll; 17.                 Voter education and democracy development; 18.                 Electoral staff supervision; 19.                 Post-election arrangements; 20.                 Any other duties delegated from time to time.

Relevant experience:

1.        Basic Project management skills (advantageous)

2.        Basic Computer literacy skills
3.        Communication skills
4.        Office Administration
5.        Minute taking
6.        Understanding the legal framework (advantageous)
7.        Ability to work under pressure
8.        Team co-ordination
9.        Ability to meet deadlines

The above position is on a fixed term contract basis, expiring on 30 June 2014.  The Electoral Commission will only correspond with successful candidates and interviews will be conducted with short-listed candidates on a date and time specified by the Interview Panel. The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the positions after advertising it. Although advertised, it may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.  Applicants for all of the above positions should not have a high party political profile.  Applications must in all cases be marked with the relevant reference number of the municipality and be accompanied by a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of driver’s license and identity document.  Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents may result in the application not being considered.  Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of the driver’s license, identify document and criminal assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.

Suitably qualified candidates must forward applications to:

Applications for Vacant Posts in KwaZulu-Natal

Ms L Mkhize

Fax: 086 674 8765

HRKZN@elections.org.za

Closing date for all applications: 23 August 2013.