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The Electoral Commission of South Africa| IEC: 2026 Election Interns Programme

Are you ready to contribute to strengthening our republic?

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) invites operations from suitably good and educated campaigners for fixed- term positions to support the administration of systems and programmes at external position ahead of the 2026 local Government choices.

Fixed Term: Contract

Remuneration: R13, 900.00 per month

Field: Election

Placements:

  • Limpopo
  • Gauteng
  • Western Cape
  • Eastern Cape
  • Mpumalanga
  • KwaZulu Natal
  • North West
  • Northern Cape
  • Free State

Best Before: 31 October 2025

Job Purpose:

To contribute towards the efficient co-ordination of financial management and asset management in order to assist the organisation to manage all projects and programs of the Electoral Commission towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. The Incumbent reports to the Deputy Manager: Corporate Services

Minimal Conditions

1. Must live in or be familiar with the megacity where applying.

2. Good knowledge of the original area.

3. Mustn’t hold a political position or engage in political juggernauts.

4. Valid driver’s licence.

5. A tertiary qualification, or alternatively Matric/N3 (NQF4).

6. Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Administration and/or Project Management.

Best Before: 31 October 2025

Please note:

Due to the high volume of operations, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. However, please consider your operation unprofitable, If you don’t hear from us within three months.

click here for more information on application Process and Reference numbers

The acronym “IEC” most commonly refers to the Electoral Commission of South Africa, an independent body that manages elections and works to strengthen constitutional democracy. It can also refer to the International Electrotechnical Commission, a non-profit organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical and electronic industries. Another possible meaning is an Institutional Ethics Committee, which addresses ethical issues in patient care, according to the National Institutes of Health.

  • Function: Manages national, provincial, and municipal elections in South Africa to ensure they are free and fair.
  • Key duties: Compiling and maintaining the voters’ roll and register of parties, declaring election results, and promoting voter education.
  • Legal basis: Established by Chapter 9 of the South African Constitution.
  • Notable tools: Offers a voter self-registration portal and a mobile app for citizens to manage their registration details and find voting information.

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