Digital Engagement Officer (4 Positions) | Electoral Commission of South Africa

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Job Location : South Africa,

Deadline : January 16, 2026

About the Role

The Digital Engagement Officer drives high-RPM democratic participation by managing civic data and ensuring 100% compliance with national communication standards. Utilizing HubSpot for marketing orchestration and Salesforce for stakeholder analytics, the officer mitigates operational risk in digital outreach. Their role leverages data-driven insights to optimize voter education campaigns and ensure the commercial and social efficiency of the national digital ecosystem.

  • The IEC is recruiting frontline digital engagement specialists to manage its social media ecosystem across multiple platforms for the 2026 LGE.
  • You’ll execute approved social media strategies, build meaningful connections with South Africa’s diverse voter communities, and provide real-time crisis response during critical electoral periods.
  • Channel assignments remain fluid, allowing for workload balancing and ensuring comprehensive coverage across all platforms.

Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026

Career Growth & Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Media Studies is the required foundation, with growth supported by mastering digital performance metrics. Professionals can advance to Communications Manager or Brand Strategy Lead roles by pursuing specialized bootcamps in AI-driven marketing. Obtaining professional certifications in digital product strategy provides a pathway to senior leadership in international governmental organizations.

Salary & Financial Insight

Monthly salaries typically range from R28,000 to R45,000, reflecting the high regulatory and social responsibility. Focused financial planning should include building a robust retirement strategy and maintaining comprehensive income protection insurance.

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