Political Research and Analysis Coordinator Cape Town (Fixed Term)

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Conducting and producing political research for the party
Coordinating intelligence gathering with provincial structures and external stakeholders
Analysing data and reporting thereon
Advising on political approaches
Crafting messaging

Please submit your application by 11 February 2026 to be considered for this role noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation will not be considered.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
2 years experience working in a research or analytical environment
Experience in due diligence software and tools (SearchWorks CIPC WinDeed SAQA preferable)
Report writing experience
Communications or media experience
Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Zoom Teams and basic Adobe Acrobat
Ability to navigate on Social Media Twitter and WhatsApp

Skills:

Report writing and summarising
Written and verbal communication
Coordinating and organising
Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
Be outcomes-orientated not simply task-orientated
Work independently
Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and Commitment:

Research methodologies and reportwriting
Current affairs and political landscape
Commitment to the principles policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
Willingness to go the extra mile which may include working long and irregular hours weekends and public holidays where necessary

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Market Related

Duration

3 Years

EE Position

Location

Cape Town

Required Experience:

DescriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Conducting and producing political research for the partyCoordinating intelligence gathering with provincial structures and external stakeholdersAnalysing data and reporting thereonAdvising on political approachesCrafting messagingPlease su...