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IEC ELECTORAL OFFICERS x550 – 2026 LOCAL ELECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Employer: Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)
\n– Position: Electoral Officer
\n– Posts: 550 Posts nationwide
\n– Job Type: Fixed-Term \/ Temporary for election period
\n– Salary: R1 320 to R3 000 for the duration
\n– Closing Date: *31 August 2026<\/p>\n

Posts per Province:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Gauteng: 94 Posts
\n– KwaZulu-Natal: 118 Posts
\n– Western Cape: 77 Posts
\n– Free State: 70 Posts
\n– Northern Cape: 57 Posts
\n– Limpopo: 52 Posts
\n– Mpumalanga: 43 Posts
\n– North West: 39 Posts<\/p>\n

What Electoral Officers Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Assist with voter registration
\n– Polling station administration
\n– Election logistics and setup
\n– Help voters on election day
\n– Ensure electoral processes are fair and efficient<\/p>\n

Minimum Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent – compulsory
\n2. South African citizen
\n3. Good computer literacy – MS Word, Excel, Outlook
\n4. Good communication organisational skills
\n5. Willing to work extended hours, weekends & public holidays
\n6. Previous election\/admin experience = advantage but NOT compulsory
\n7. Valid driver’s licence = advantageous 678a<\/p>\n

Other IEC 2026 Posts Also Open:<\/strong><\/p>\n

IEC is hiring 610+ people total including:
\n– Voting Officers, Presiding Officers
\n– Queue Walkers, Door Controllers
\n– Ballot Paper Issuers, Inkers
\n– Logistics staff, Administrative personnel abed<\/p>\n

Requirements for these:<\/strong> Be 18+, registered voter, valid ID, able to read\/write English\u00a0 local language. No political party affiliation abed<\/p>\n

HOW TO APPLY – OFFICIAL IEC PORTAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply online\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Go to: IEC Careers Portal: `https:\/\/online.elections.org.za\/adminconsole\/jobs\/login`
\n2. Register an online profile
\n3. Upload: CV, certified ID, qualifications
\n4. Search: “Electoral Officer” + your province
\n5. Submit before 31 August 2026<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

– NO FEES – IEC does NOT charge to apply. Scams asking for money are fake.
\n– Must be registered to vote
\n– Must not have political party affiliation that compromises impartiality
\n– Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted\u00a0 Since you\u2019re in Pretoria, Gauteng – there are 94 posts available in Gauteng 678a.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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