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BY-ELECTION STAFF (VARIOUS POSITIONS) - WC044/2025/47136 Election Contract

Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating and implementing the registration of voters and related programmes of the Electoral Commission at voting station level.

(Inclusive remuneration package ranging from R840.00 to R1 670.00 subject to statutory deductions and days engaged/trained)

Published date Friday, 31 October 2025
Closing date Thursday, 08 January 2026
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BY-ELECTION STAFF (VARIOUS POSITIONS) - WC044/2025/47142 Election Contract

Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating and implementing the registration of voters and related programmes of the Electoral Commission at voting station level.

(Inclusive remuneration package ranging from R840.00 to R1 670.00 subject to statutory deductions and days engaged/trained)

Published date Friday, 31 October 2025
Closing date Thursday, 08 January 2026
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CONTENT WRITER (2 POSITIONS) - NAT/2025/47818 Fixed Term Contract

. Working as part of the creative production team, you'll craft platform-specific content that transforms complex electoral processes into clear, engaging messages for South Africa's diverse voter communities across multiple digital channels.

R30,688.00 per month

Published date Thursday, 18 December 2025
Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026
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DIGITAL DISINFORMATION ANALYST (2 POSITIONS) - NAT/2025/47827 Fixed Term Contract

Following the unprecedented scale of disinformation campaigns during the 2024 general elections, the IEC requires frontline defence specialists to protect electoral integrity for the 2026 LGE. Working closely with the Digital Engagement team, you'll monitor digital spaces for false information, coordinate rapid-response factual content, and liaise with external stakeholders to address serious disinformation threats to South African democracy.

R30,688.00 per month

Published date Thursday, 18 December 2025
Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026
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DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (4 POSITIONS) - NAT/2025/47825 Fixed Term Contract

The IEC is recruiting frontline digital engagement specialists to manage its social media ecosystem across multiple platforms for the 2026 LGE. You'll execute approved social media strategies, build meaningful connections with South Africa's diverse voter communities, and provide real-time crisis response during critical electoral periods. Channel assignments remain fluid, allowing for workload balancing and ensuring comprehensive coverage across all platforms.

R30,041.50 per month

Published date Thursday, 18 December 2025
Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026
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DIGITAL MEDIA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST - NAT/2025/47826 Fixed Term Contract

As the IEC expands its digital communications for the 2026 LGE, we require a data intelligence specialist to measure, analyse, and optimise our performance across all platforms. Serving as the data hub for the entire Digital Communications team, you'll provide critical insights that inform content strategy, campaign effectiveness, and voter engagement initiatives across our 800,000 followers.

R30,688.00 per month

Published date Thursday, 18 December 2025
Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026
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FIELD WORKER- BALLOTING EDUCATION - WC044/2025/47141 Election Contract

Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on By-Elections in the area or ward, hand out pamphlets and to educate on voting processes and report on progress made

R370 per day

Published date Friday, 31 October 2025
Closing date Thursday, 08 January 2026
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FIELD WORKER- BALLOTING EDUCATION - WC044/2025/47135 Election Contract

Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on By-Elections in the area or ward, hand out pamphlets and to educate on voting processes and report on progress made

R370 per day

Published date Friday, 31 October 2025
Closing date Thursday, 08 January 2026
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JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER (1 POSITION) - NAT/2025/47823 Fixed Term Contract

Working under the guidance of our Senior Graphic Designer, you'll create engaging visual materials for electoral education and voter engagement campaigns, contributing to cohesive visual communications across the IEC's digital ecosystem.

R30,041.50 per month

Published date Thursday, 18 December 2025
Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026
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MULTIMEDIA CONTENT CREATOR - NAT/2025/47819 Fixed Term Contract

This role will bridge written, visual, and video elements to create interactive content that makes electoral information accessible and engaging across multiple digital platforms, with particular focus on managing the IEC's podcast programme.

R30,688.00 per month

Published date Thursday, 18 December 2025
Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026
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