Are you looking for a meaningful employment opportunity within South Africa’s public sector? The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Recruitment for May 2026 is officially active, opening up various permanent vacancies, crucial local election staff roles, and internship opportunities. Check the full recruitment details here.
Job Overview
| Organization | Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) |
| Eligible Nationality | South Africa |
| Location | Eastern Cape | Free State | Limpopo | Gauteng | Mpumalanga | Western Cape |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Positions | 28 Positions |
| Qualifications | Not Specified |
| Application Deadline | Varies by Position (22nd May, 2026 – 3rd June, 2026) |
Available Positions at IEC
1. Admin Intern To The PEO Office
Job Purpose: The Intern will contribute towards the efficient co-ordination of Administration Management in the Provincial Office to the PEO Office. The Intern reports to the Provincial Electoral Officer. Twenty-Four Months (24) contract at R11, 067.61 per month
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Location: Eastern Cape
Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026
2. Area Manager – Dihlabeng
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
3. Area Manager – Nketoana
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
4. Area Manager – Maluti a Phofung
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
5. Area Manager – Tokologo
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
6. Area Manager – Matjhabeng
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
7. Area Manager – Masilonyana
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
8. Area Manager – Mangaung
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2026
9. Area Manager – Kopanong
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
10. Area Manager – Mohokare
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. RE 380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
11. Area Manager – Tswelopele
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. R380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2026
12. Area Manager – Polokwane
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. R380 PER DAY.
Location: Limpopo
Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2026
13. Area Manager LGE – Tokologo
Job Purpose: To assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. R380 PER DAY.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2026
15. Assistant Project Coordinator – Maluti a Phofung
Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating the projects and programs of the Electoral Commission at the municipal level towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. R13,620 per month.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
16. Assistant Project Coordinator – City Of Johannesburg
Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating the projects and programs of the Electoral Commission at the municipal level towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. (Inclusive remuneration package of R13,620 per month)
Location: Gauteng
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
17. By Election Electoral Staff : (Various Positions) Ward 26
Job Purpose: To contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting in coordinating the projects and programs of the Electoral Commission at voting station level. Inclusive remuneration package, ranging from R370 to R 1,670 subject to statutory deductions and role/days of engagement.
Location: Mpumalanga
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
18. Local Electoral Project Officer (LEPO) – Ekurhuleni – Nigel
Job Purpose: The purpose of the position is to implement projects, tasks and activities of the local / municipal electoral office in accordance with the prescribed IEC guidelines and budgets of the regional office. This position reports to the Regional Assistant Manager. An inclusive remuneration package of R597 201.00 per annum
Location: Gauteng
Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026
19. Local Electoral Project Officer (LEPO) – Emfuleni
Job Purpose: The purpose of the position is to implement projects, tasks and activities of the local / municipal electoral office in accordance with the prescribed IEC guidelines and budgets of the regional office. This position reports to the Regional Assistant Manager. An inclusive remuneration package of R597 201.00 per annum.
Location: Gauteng
Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026
20. Local Electoral Project Officer (LEPO) – City Of Johannesburg
Job Purpose: The purpose of the position is to implement projects, tasks and activities of the local / municipal electoral office in accordance with the prescribed IEC guidelines and budgets of the regional office. This position reports to the Regional Assistant Manager. An inclusive remuneration package of R597 201.00 per annum.
Location: Gauteng
Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026
21. Local Electoral Project Officer (LEPO) – Level Of Administrative Officer
Job Purpose: The purpose of the position is to implement projects, tasks and activities of the local / municipal electoral office in accordance with the prescribed IEC guidelines and budgets of the regional office. This position reports to the Regional Assistant Manager. Inclusive remuneration package of R597,201.00 per annum.
Location: Eastern Cape
Closing date: Tuesday, 02 June 2026
22. MOC-Disability Sector
Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilise assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2026 Local Government Elections with the aim to also increase access to the voting and electoral processes for persons with disabilities. R13900 PER MONTH.
Location: Limpopo
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
23. Municipal Outreach Coordinator – Mohokare
Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilize assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). R13, 900 per month.
Location: Free State
Closing date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
24. Municipal Outreach Coordinator- George
Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilize assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). R13, 900 per month.
Location: Western Cape
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
25. Municipal Outreach Coordinator – Emfuleni
Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilize assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). R13, 900 per month.
Location: Gauteng
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
26. Municipal Outreach Coordinator For Disablity Sector
Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilise assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE2026). Its aims to also increase access to the voting and electoral processes for persons with disabilities. (Inclusive remuneration package of R13,900 per month).
Location: Western Cape
Closing date: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
27. Municipal Outreach Coordinator: Disability Sector – Emfuleni
Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilise assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2026 Local Government Elections with the aim to also increase access to the voting and electoral processes for persons with disabilities. Inclusive remuneration package of R13,620.00 per month.
Location: Gauteng
Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2026
28. Municipal Outreach Officer- Metsimaholo
Job Purpose: To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilize assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE).
Location: Free State
Closing date Friday, 22 May 2026
How to Apply for Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Recruitment 2026
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