Social Media Community Coordinator

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the party is responsive online across all digital platforms
• Identifying and coordinating responses to risks and information
• Coordinating community mobilisation efforts and ensuring effective activation of supporter voices at key campaign moments

Please submit your application by 23 February 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.

• National Senior Certificate
• Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Political Studies, Communications, Marketing, Development Studies or a related field is (advantageous)
• Experience in a social media management related role
• Experience in programme management, event coordination or network building (advantageous)
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, campaign coordination or community mobilisation (advantageous)
• Knowledge of DA Policy
• Knowledge of online community organising principles
• Understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, Tik Tok, You Tube, etc)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite or Google Apps Suite)

• Written and verbal communication
• Administration and attention to detail
• Time management and coordination
• Creativity

• Multi task
• Build and maintain relationships
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary