Project Manager: Digital Communications | Electoral Commission of South Africa

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Job Location : South Africa,

Deadline : January 16, 2026

About the Role

This high-RPM strategic role manages national communication data and ensures 100% compliance with electoral governance and digital transparency standards. Utilizing Salesforce for stakeholder orchestration and HubSpot for marketing automation, the manager minimizes operational risk during critical election cycles. Their work leverages data-driven insights to optimize public engagement and ensures the technical reliability of the commission’s digital outreach infrastructure.

  • This critical role will manage an internal team of up to 16 specialists and oversee external service providers to ensure consistent, accurate messaging across all digital touchpoints during this vital electoral period

Closing date Tuesday, 06 January 2026

Career Growth & Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Digital Marketing is the required foundation for this specialized public sector track. Career growth leads toward Head of Communications or Digital Strategy Director roles by mastering public policy and digital transformation. Pursuing professional certifications through global marketing institutes and participating in specialized bootcamps in data analytics provides a pathway to senior leadership in national and international governance organizations.

Salary & Financial Insight

Monthly salaries range from R45,500 to R78,000, plus public sector benefits and government pension contributions. Strategic financial planning should involve a focus on building a robust retirement strategy and exploring tax-efficient investment vehicles to build long-term capital.

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