Operations Director (Parliament)

Operations Director (Parliament)

The above position now exists within the Democratic Alliance. The DA is looking to recruit a self-motivated and goal-driven individual for this Senior Management position, reporting directly to the Chief Whip and Executive Director of Communications, with an indirect reporting line to the Parliamentary Leader and Chief Executive Officer.

The incumbent should meet the following requirements:

Education, skills and experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A firm grasp of the DA’s principles and policies
• Previous management experience
• Computer literacy
• Educated to degree level, preferably postgraduate. Proficiency in more than one language will be advantageous.

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:

• Oversee the parliamentary research and communication operation and ensure that all parliamentary communication is in line with the Party’s communications guide, brand and strategy
• Ensure that the requisite political, administrative and logistical support is given to the Parliamentary Leader
• Ensure the effective and efficient running of the parliamentary support office and that the requisite political, administrative and logistical support is provided to the Whips and parliamentary caucus.

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