IEC (Electoral Commission) Jobs — How to Apply
The Electoral Commission of South Africa recruits permanent staff year-round and large numbers of temporary electoral staff in the run-up to national, provincial and municipal elections.
the IEC’s listings we’re tracking
63 foundPulled from the major job boards and refreshed twice a day. The official portal is still the authoritative list — it will usually carry posts that never reach a job board.
Yuppiechef Online (Pty) Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online (Pty) Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef.com · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Yuppiechef.com · Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Yuppiechef.com · South Africa
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Hermanus, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Paarl, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Sandton, Gauteng
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Bloemfontein, Free State
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Pretoria, Gauteng
Yuppiechef Online Ltd · Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Before you apply, have this ready
- A South African ID — or a valid work permit if you are not a citizen.
- An up-to-date CV as a PDF, with a phone number and email address that both work.
- A completed Z83 form. Public service applications are made on the official Z83 form. An application sent without it is not considered, no matter how strong your CV is.
- Certified copies of your qualifications — certification is usually accepted for six months, so check the date on the stamp before you send them.
- The closing date, in writing. Government posts close on a fixed date and late applications are not accepted, including ones delayed in the post.
No agent can guarantee you a the IEC post. Anyone asking for payment to “secure” a job, submit your CV or arrange an interview is running a scam. Report it and walk away.
What the IEC hires for
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a job at the IEC?
Applications are made on the IEC’s own careers portal, linked on this page. You will normally need to create a profile once, then apply to individual posts from it. the IEC does not charge to apply, and no legitimate employer in South Africa asks for a fee, a deposit or your banking details as part of an application.
Does the IEC have vacancies right now?
We are tracking 63 the IEC listings on this page, last refreshed on 16 October 2026. The official portal is still the authoritative list - it will usually carry posts that never reach a job board.
Do I need experience or a matric certificate to work at the IEC?
It depends entirely on the post. Entry-level roles generally ask for a National Senior Certificate (matric) and no formal experience, while specialist, technical and management posts set their own requirements. Every advert states its own minimum requirements - read those rather than assuming.
Is there a fee to apply, or an agent who can guarantee me a job?
No. Applying to the IEC is free and no one can guarantee you a post. Any person or WhatsApp group asking for payment to "secure" a job, submit your CV or arrange an interview is running a scam. Report it and walk away.