Chief of Staff In the Parliamentary Leader’s Office

Chief of Staff
In the Parliamentary Leader’s Office

The above position now exists within the Democratic Alliance. The DA is looking to recruit a self-motivated and goal-driven individual for this position, reporting to the Parliamentary Leader and Executive Director of Communications.

The incumbent should meet the following requirements:

Education, skills and experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A firm grasp of DA principles and policies
• A firm grasp of the South African political environment
• Educated to degree level, preferably postgraduate. Proficiency in more than one language will be advantageous, as will managerial experience

Requirements:

• A commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Self-motivated and dynamic
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Preparedness to work long and irregular hours
• Systematic, comprehensive approach and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to take the initiative and strive to improve his or her performance
• The ability to accept responsibility and be accountable for work standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• A positive, “can-do” attitude.

Key result areas:

• Provide the Parliamentary Leader with political advice
• Manage the Parliamentary Leader’s Office
• Write speeches and offer research assistance
• Offer media and communication support
• Design and manage the Parliamentary Leader’s events
• Offer administrative support.

Enquiries: (021) 465-1431.

Closing date: 14 November 2011

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not have heard from us within thirty days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful