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Internship: Electoral Operations
- Reference Number: EC/2025/47821
- Division: Electoral Matters
- Location: East London, Eastern Cape
- Duration: 24 months (Fixed-term)
- Stipend: R9,850.13 per month
- Closing Date: 26 December 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Support provincial electoral operations and projects
- Assist with logistics for election materials and equipment
- Coordinate voter registration, by-elections, and voting station delimitation
- Monitor electoral projects and risk mitigation
- Compile qualitative reports and assist with PPLC meetings
- Provide general administrative support to Electoral Operations
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 (N3/NTC Level 4) plus Bachelor’s degree or 3-year National Diploma in Public Management, Public Administration, or Political Science
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel locally
- Registered voter with knowledge of the Eastern Cape
Who Should Apply?
- South African citizens aged 35 or younger
- Graduates with no prior work or internship experience in their field of study
- Candidates with no high party-political profile
- Applicants willing to undergo risk assessments (qualification, criminal and credit checks)
- People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply