Electoral Commission of SA (IEC): Political Party Funding Internships 2023

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) invites recent graduates to apply for the Online Party Funding Internship Programme 2023.Closing Date:  18 August 2023Reference Number:  NAT/2023/44304Job Title:  INTERNSHIP: PARTY FUNDINGSTIPEND: Twenty-Four Months (24) contract at R9,104.00 per month

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the Internship programme of the Electoral Commission, a state institution established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.  The Electoral Commission is committed to promoting equity, especially for people with disabilities, hence they are encouraged to apply. The applicant must not have worked in the field of their specific study or been an Intern before. If you are looking to start your political party funding career in a pre-eminent election management body, then this might just be the role for you. We are currently looking for an intern to join the Party Funding team.The Intern: Political Party Funding will contribute towards the efficient administration of political party funding activities in the organisation. The Intern reports to the Deputy Manager: Party Funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key performance areas: A 24-month internship programme designed to provide recently qualified graduates with a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in a supportive environment, learning on-the-job and work experience. Exposure and training will be provided in the following areas where assistance is required:Capturing of monthly journals.Preparing of monthly bank reconciliations.Verifying administration forms captured and submitted by political parties on the Online Party Funding System (OPFS).Assisting in the verification of donation declarations captured and submitted by political parties and donors.Assisting in the verification of annual financial statements (AFS) submitted by political parties.Capturing records of donations on behalf of donors and contributors.Providing support to political parties on the OPFS.Assist with other initiatives in the division.

Assist with the following general administrative duties

Minute taking, report writing, preparing presentations, routine enquiries.Compiling, distributing documents/packages to stakeholders and such tasks as required by supervisor.Maintaining the filing system for the section.Maintaining incoming and outgoing correspondence of the section

REQUIREMENTS

Basic requirements Matric and a recognised 3-year tertiary Bachelor’s Degree or three-year National Diploma from an accredited tertiary institution in one of these fields: Public Finance/ Finance/ Financial Management/ Accounting.Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally.Computer literate, familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite.Willingness to learn to work with new software and applications.

It is preferred for the candidate to be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate must have the following attributesAbility to work well independently and as part of a team under supervision.Good time management.Confident in engaging with other role-players.Proactive.Dedication to the tasks at hand and willingness to work long hours, including weekends, when needed.Service driven.Good interpersonal skills.