As South Africa prepares for another pivotal year in its democratic journey, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is opening its doors to a new wave of job seekers in 2025. From election support staff to administrative and technical roles, the IEC offers a range of opportunities for individuals passionate about contributing to free, fair, and credible elections. Whether you’re a student looking for temporary work during election season or a professional seeking a long-term career in public service, the IEC’s 2025 recruitment drive is your chance to make a real impact. In this post, we explore available roles, application tips, and what to expect from working with one of the country’s most important institutions.
Job description
To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating and implementing the voting and results programmes of the Electoral Commission at voting station level.
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct all related voting and results activities.
- Conduct or assist with collection of addresses.
- Conduct or assist with completion of forms.
- Conduct or assist with operation of the Voter Management Device (VMD),
- Tidy or assist with tidying the voting station before and after voting.
- Sign or oversee the signing of attendance register as confirmation of attendance.
- Conduct yourself in a professional and impartial manner.
- Safeguard IEC materials.
- Conduct or assist with queue management at the voting station.
- Prioritize voters with special needs.
- Conduct or assist with counting of votes.
- Conduct or assist with roll-back related tasks.
Skills and Competencies
- Must be proficient in any of the local languages of the municipality.
- Must always demonstrate impartiality.
- Professional and courteous conduct.
Minimum requirements
- Must be an SA citizen.
- Must be a registered voter.
- 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.
- In the last five years must not have been elected to office in an organisation that has party political affiliations or aims.
- Must not have been convicted of a serious criminal offence(s).
Location: South Africa
How to apply
Apply here online for IEC Jobs Opportunities 2025
Closing date: Not Specified