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IEC South Africa Internship Opportunities 2025

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
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