SPECIAL VOTES ADMINISTRATION STAFF (DATA CAPTURERS)
SV Data Capturers will be required to work 19 days (01-19 May 2024) and paid R370.00 per day
(All payments are subject to statutory deductions (e.g. Tax and UIF) and days engaged)
Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting the Electoral Commission in capturing of applications for special votes and paper section 24A notifications for the upcoming NPE2024 at municipal level.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Must be a South African citizen.
2. Must be a registered voter
3. In the last five years must not have held political office or been a candidate in an election or have been politically active for a political party or campaigning for a political party [appearing on the candidate list of any political party for the local governments will result in immediate termination of appointment]
4. In the last five years must not have been elected to office in an organization that has party political affiliations or aims
5. Must not have been convicted of serious criminal offence(s)
6. As far as possibly must have some form of training or further education
7. Must have access to a mobile telephone
8. Must be proficient in the relevant local languages of the municipality
9. Must have a valid bank account
Competencies required:
1. Must be proficient in the relevant local languages of the municipality
2. Must be an experienced data typist, or must have an IT qualification and/or experience
3. Must demonstrate proved ability to work well under pressure and meet tight and demanding deadlines
4. Must demonstrate tact and good people skills in dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds
5. Must demonstrate professionalism impartiality at all times
The main responsibilities of the Data Capturer are to (subject to position appointed to):
1. Capture applications for special votes on the dedicated system application and report on these activities to the applicable supervisor and/or local office, and to
2. Capture paper section 24A notifications.
The above position is a temporary contract position, requiring a person to work over a weekend. You are also required to attend at least two day’s training prior to the registration event, as well as participate in a device and systems testing day. The Electoral Commission will only correspond with successful candidates and is under no obligation to fill the positions after advertising it. Although advertised, it may be withdrawn or re-advertised. Applicants should under no circumstances have a high party political profile. Applications must upload a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of qualifications, recent bank statement, SARS tax number and identity document. Please note that recommended candidates will undergo Party Liaison Committee (PLC) verification prior to confirmation of appointment.
Please take note that no applications received after the advertised closing date will be considered. Apply
