Research Administrator - Cape Town

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Administering, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, the activities and programmes of action in the department
• Providing assistance with administrative tasks, logistics, research, and meeting preparation
• Planning and organising policy commissions and workshops
• Ensuring effective communication between the department and all its stakeholders

Please submit your application by 24 July 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.

Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification in public administration, project management, business administration, public relations, or a related field (advantageous)
• 2 years’ experience in an administrative role
• 1 year of experience in project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organisation
• Systematic, comprehensive and display attention to detail
• Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking

Abilities:

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

Knowledge and commitment:

• Liberal philosophy
• 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