To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education activities as well as mobilise the communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2021 Local government Elections.

Matric/N3 plus at least three years’ work experience and/or strong community mobilization experience (i.e. presentation skills or ability to present to different audiences), and must have a cell phone or access to a cell phone. Knowledge of electoral legislations processes and procedures will be an added advantage. The person should also possess the drivers licence and have access to a car that can be used for work purposes whenever needed; willingness to travel extensively within the municipality and the Province; further must have knowledge and be fluent in the languages predominantly spoken in the province and the selected municipality

• Must reside or be familiar with the Municipality in which he/she is applying
• Must have knowledge of the Municipality, its civil society structures and leadership very well
• Must not hold any political position or be involved in any political parties’ campaigns
• Must be able to access and use social media platforms as well as other electronic equipment.

1. Conduct civic and voter education activities/presentations/workshops for the Electoral Commission in collaboration with the, Outreach and Training Officer (OTO), Regional Supervisor (RS) Local Electoral Projects Officer(LEPO), provincial outreach staff and other Electoral Commission offices, employees and stakeholders duly mandated in the place and stead of the Electoral Commission; as well as conduct the coordination of any other project or services as may from time to time be directed by the Electoral Commission;
2. Plan, develop and conduct civic and voter education activities for communities;
3. Supervise any staff appointed in support of the function including but not limited to the Democracy Education Fieldworkers and reporting to the OTO/LEPO or any delegated staff member

4. Monitor and manage attendance of staff appointed in support of the function and reporting to the LEPO/OTO and ensure that any absences are timeously reported to the relevant local and/or provincial HR representative for action;
5. Develop a network of educational support and liaise with organisations and stakeholders across government, civil society and the private sector;
6. Forge partnerships with civil society to facilitate Outreach projects within the designated district/s;
7. Promote multiple media, with an emphasis on community radio, and other innovative and creative educational mechanisms;
8. Compile a report pertaining to his or her duties provided herein and shall submit such report and evidence to the OTO/LEPO;
9. Compile and submit reports, evidence and other documentation such as attendance registers, timesheets and relevant forms to the OTO/LEPO on an agreed upon day;
10. Keep records, including reports, correspondence, procurement, minutes of meetings;
11. Provide information and evidence for the maintenance of administrative systems;
12. Assist with the coordination of linkages (local, national and provincial) across Electoral Commission programmes;
13. Provide general and educational support to the Electoral Commission’s different Outreach projects;
14. Assist and provide support to the monitoring and evaluation of Outreach projects;
15. Assist with the research as coordination as identified on specific issues, targeting communities, role players and stakeholders relevant to the Outreach projects;
16. Participate in electoral activities and projects, when necessary and
17. Perform any other duties relating to civic and democracy as assigned by the Provincial Electoral Officer.

1. is under the age of 18 years
2. is not a registered voter
3. is not a South African citizen
4. has a criminal record, without consulting the CEO
5. is or has been a candidate in an election for the National Assembly, a provincial legislature or a municipal council in the last five years
6. has been an office bearer of a political party in the last 5 years
7. has been an office bearer of any other organization or entity that has party political aims during the last 5 years
8. is related to an employee of the Electoral Commission in that specific municipality, without consulting the PEO