The Electoral Commission has advertised several temporary and election-related contract opportunities connected with preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
The vacancies cover a number of roles, including Area Managers, Data Capturers, Deputy Presiding Officers, Election Officers and Electoral Officers. The positions are located in areas including Johannesburg, Matzikama, Cederberg, Swartland, Saldanha Bay, Chief Albert Luthuli and Mangaung.
The remuneration varies according to the role. Some positions pay R380 per day, while other election-event positions have remuneration packages based on the role and number of days or events worked.
Applicants should note that these are election-related positions and that some vacancies have very short closing periods. The earliest closing dates listed below are 2 October 2026 and 6 October 2026, while other vacancies close on 7, 8 or 9 October 2026.
Electoral Commission Jobs 2026 – Vacancies at a Glance
| Position | Reference | Location | Contract Type | Remuneration | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Manager – Auckland Park | JHB/2026/51324 | City of Johannesburg | Fixed Term Contract | R380 per day + R230 upfront cellular allowance | 8 October 2026 |
| Area Manager – Matzikama Municipality | WC011/2026/51319 | Matzikama | Election Contract | R380 per day + R230 cellular allowance | 7 October 2026 |
| Area Manager – Swartland Municipality | WC012/2026/51320 | Cederberg | Election Contract | R380 per day + R230 upfront cellular allowance | 7 October 2026 |
| Data Capturer – Orlando East | JHB/2026/51309 | City of Johannesburg | Temporary, up to 12 days | R380 per day | 6 October 2026 |
| Data Capturer – Special Vote Applications | WC015/2026/51222 | Swartland | Temporary Contract | R380 per day | 2 October 2026 |
| Data Capturer – Special Vote Applications | WC014/2026/51223 | Saldanha Bay | Temporary Contract | R380 per day | 2 October 2026 |
| Deputy Presiding Officer – Carolina X9 | MP301/2026/51273 | Chief Albert Luthuli | Election Contract | R3,580–R4,500 for duration of event | 2 October 2026 |
| Election Officer – Mangaung | MAN/2026/51074 | Mangaung | Temporary Contract | R1,320–R3,000 per event | 7 October 2026 |
| Electoral Officer – Johannesburg Inner City | JHB/2026/51335 | City of Johannesburg | Election Contract | R1,320–R3,000 for duration of event | 9 October 2026 |
| Electoral Officer – Rosettenville | JHB/2026/51334 | City of Johannesburg | Election Contract | R1,320–R3,000 for duration of event | 9 October 2026 |
Important: The supplied vacancy information does not contain the complete qualification, experience, document and application instructions for every position. Applicants should therefore check the original Electoral Commission vacancy listing before submitting an application.
1. Area Manager – Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Reference: JHB/2026/51324
Location: JHB – City of Johannesburg
Field: Elections
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Published: 2 October 2026
Closing date: 8 October 2026
The Electoral Commission is recruiting an Area Manager in Auckland Park, Johannesburg for election-related logistical and administrative work connected with the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Job Purpose
The stated purpose of the position is to assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Remuneration
- R380 per day
- R230 upfront cellular phone allowance
Requirements
The qualification and experience requirements were not included in the vacancy information supplied.
Applicants should consult the complete official vacancy listing for the requirements applicable to this Area Manager position.
Application Information
The application method and required documents were not included in the supplied vacancy information.
Applicants should use the official Electoral Commission recruitment information when submitting an application.
2. Area Manager – Matzikama Municipality
Reference: WC011/2026/51319
Location: WC011 – Matzikama
Field: Elections
Contract: Election Contract
Published: 1 October 2026
Closing date: 7 October 2026
This Area Manager position is based in the Matzikama area and is connected to preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Job Purpose
The role is intended to assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties towards the elections.
Remuneration
R380 per day + R230 cellular allowance
The advert describes the remuneration as an all-inclusive remuneration of R380 per day plus the cellular allowance.
Requirements
The supplied vacancy information does not include the complete qualification, experience or competency requirements for this position.
Application Information
The application method and required documents were not provided in the information supplied.
Applicants should refer to the official vacancy listing before submitting personal information.
3. Area Manager – Swartland Municipality
Reference: WC012/2026/51320
Location: WC012 – Cederberg
Field: Elections
Contract: Election Contract
Published: 1 October 2026
Closing date: 7 October 2026
The Electoral Commission has advertised an Area Manager election contract associated with Swartland Municipality.
The supplied listing identifies the location as WC012 – Cederberg.
Job Purpose
The Area Manager will assist the Electoral Commission with its logistical and administrative duties relating to the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Remuneration
- R380 per day
- R230 upfront cellular allowance
Requirements
The full qualification and experience requirements were not included in the supplied vacancy information.
Application Information
The application method and required documents were not supplied.
Applicants should check the official Electoral Commission vacancy listing for the complete application instructions.
4. Data Capturer – Special Vote Applications, Orlando East
Reference: JHB/2026/51309
Location: JHB – City of Johannesburg
Field: Electoral Matters
Contract: Temporary employment
Published: 30 September 2026
Closing date: 6 October 2026
The Electoral Commission is recruiting a Data Capturer of Special Vote Applications in Orlando East.
Job Purpose
The successful applicant will capture information from special vote applications on a customised system application used by the Electoral Commission before the 2026 Local Government Election.
The position therefore involves data-capturing work associated with special vote applications.
Contract Period
The supplied information states that the temporary employment period will be:
Not exceeding 12 days, starting from 1 October 2026 until 16 October 2026, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Remuneration
R380 per day
Additional Applicant Information
The vacancy information supplied states that applicants for the position should not have a high party political profile.
The supplied information also mentions foreign qualifications and an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), although the complete surrounding application requirements were not provided.
Requirements
The full qualification and experience requirements were not included in the supplied information.
Application Information
The application method and required documents were not included in the information supplied.
Applicants should consult the original vacancy listing for the complete instructions.
5. Data Capturer – Special Vote Applications, Swartland
Reference: WC015/2026/51222
Location: WC015 – Swartland
Field: Elections
Contract: Temporary Contract
Published: 26 September 2026
Closing date: 2 October 2026
This temporary Data Capturer position involves capturing information from special vote applications using a customised Electoral Commission system application before the 2026 Local Government Election.
Remuneration
R380 per day
Requirements
The supplied vacancy information does not provide the complete qualification, experience or skills requirements.
Application Information
The application method and required supporting documents were not supplied.
Closing Date
2 October 2026
Applicants interested in this position should verify the complete official vacancy details and submit their application according to the Electoral Commission’s stated process.
6. Data Capturer – Special Vote Applications, Saldanha Bay
Reference: WC014/2026/51223
Location: WC014 – Saldanha Bay
Field: Elections
Contract: Temporary Contract
Published: 26 September 2026
Closing date: 2 October 2026
The Electoral Commission has advertised another temporary Data Capturer position for Special Vote Applications, this time in Saldanha Bay.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will capture special vote application data on a customised Electoral Commission system before the 2026 Local Government Election.
Remuneration
R380 per day
Requirements
The complete qualification, experience and competency requirements were not included in the supplied information.
Application Information
The application method and supporting-document requirements were also not provided.
Closing Date
2 October 2026
Because this vacancy has an early closing date, applicants should verify the official listing and application instructions immediately if they intend to apply.
7. Deputy Presiding Officers – Carolina X9
Reference: MP301/2026/51273
Number of positions: 9
Location: MP301 – Chief Albert Luthuli
Field: Elections
Contract: Election Contract
Published: 28 September 2026
Closing date: 2 October 2026
The Electoral Commission has advertised nine Deputy Presiding Officer positions in the Carolina X9 area.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the role is to contribute towards strengthening electoral democracy processes by assisting with the coordination and implementation of election-related programmes at voting-station level.
Remuneration
The advertised inclusive remuneration package ranges from:
R3,580 to R4,500 for the duration of the event
The actual amount is subject to the role, statutory deductions and the number of days engaged.
Requirements
The supplied vacancy information does not include the complete qualification and experience requirements.
Application Information
The application method and required documents were not included in the information supplied.
Closing Date
2 October 2026
8. Election Officers – Mangaung
Reference: MAN/2026/51074
Location: MAN – Mangaung
Field: Elections
Contract: Temporary Contract
Published: 18 September 2026
Closing date: 7 October 2026
The Electoral Commission is recruiting Election Officers in Mangaung.
Job Purpose
The role involves assisting with the coordination and implementation of election-related programmes at voting-station level.
The position is intended to contribute to the administration of election activities at voting-station level.
Remuneration
R1,320 to R3,000 per event
The supplied information describes this as remuneration for the event.
Requirements
The full requirements were not included in the vacancy information supplied.
Application Information
The application process and required documents were not provided.
Applicants should consult the complete official vacancy listing before applying.
9. Electoral Officer – Johannesburg Inner City
Reference: JHB/2026/51335
Location: JHB – City of Johannesburg
Field: Elections
Contract: Election Contract
Published: 2 October 2026
Closing date: 9 October 2026
The Electoral Commission has advertised an Electoral Officer position in the Johannesburg Inner City.
Job Purpose
The position is intended to assist with the coordination and implementation of election-related programmes at voting-station level.
Remuneration
The advertised inclusive remuneration package ranges from:
R1,320 to R3,000 for the duration of the event
The final amount is subject to the role, statutory deductions and the number of days engaged.
Requirements
The complete qualification and experience requirements were not provided in the supplied information.
Application Information
The application method and required documents were not included.
Closing Date
9 October 2026
10. Electoral Officer – Rosettenville
Reference: JHB/2026/51334
Location: JHB – City of Johannesburg
Field: Elections
Contract: Election Contract
Published: 2 October 2026
Closing date: 9 October 2026
The Electoral Commission is also recruiting an Electoral Officer in Rosettenville, Johannesburg.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will assist with the coordination and implementation of election-related programmes at voting-station level.
Remuneration
R1,320 to R3,000 for the duration of the event
The package is subject to the role, statutory deductions and the number of days engaged.
Requirements
The full requirements were not included in the information supplied.
Application Information
The supplied vacancy information does not state the application email address, application portal, required documents or detailed application procedure.
Applicants should therefore consult the complete official Electoral Commission vacancy listing before submitting an application.
Closing Date
9 October 2026
Important Information for Applicants
These vacancies are connected with the Electoral Commission’s work towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. They should therefore be treated as election-related temporary or fixed-term opportunities rather than ordinary permanent employment unless the individual vacancy specifically states otherwise.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the contract description and remuneration structure because some positions are paid per day, while others provide remuneration per event.
For example:
- Area Manager positions listed above pay R380 per day, with a cellular allowance.
- Data Capturer positions pay R380 per day.
- The Deputy Presiding Officer listing provides R3,580–R4,500 for the duration of the event.
- Election and Electoral Officer positions provide R1,320–R3,000 per event/duration of the event, subject to the stated conditions.
These amounts should not be interpreted as monthly salaries.
Check the Closing Date Carefully
The vacancies have different deadlines:
- 2 October 2026: Data Capturers in Swartland and Saldanha Bay; Deputy Presiding Officers in Carolina X9.
- 6 October 2026: Data Capturer in Orlando East.
- 7 October 2026: Area Manager – Matzikama; Area Manager – Swartland; Election Officer – Mangaung.
- 8 October 2026: Area Manager – Auckland Park.
- 9 October 2026: Electoral Officer – Johannesburg Inner City and Rosettenville.
Applicants should verify the closing date on the official vacancy listing before applying.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility depends on the requirements of the specific position.
The supplied information does not provide the complete education, experience or competency requirements for all ten listings. It would therefore be incorrect to state that all applicants with a particular qualification, age or level of experience are eligible.
For the Orlando East Data Capturer vacancy, the supplied information specifically states that applicants should not have a high party political profile.
Applicants should review the full official vacancy details for any additional eligibility requirements before applying.
Application Instructions
The information supplied for these vacancies does not include the complete application method, such as the relevant application portal, email address or full list of required documents.
For that reason, no application email address or website has been created or assumed in this article.
Important
The application method was not clearly specified in the vacancy information provided. Applicants should refer to the official vacancy advert before submitting personal information.
Documents to Prepare
The supplied information does not provide a complete document checklist for every vacancy.
Applicants should therefore not assume that documents such as certified qualifications, ID copies or proof of address are required unless the official vacancy advert specifically requests them.
Where an applicant has a foreign qualification, the supplied information for the Orlando East Data Capturer vacancy refers to the requirement for an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
Applicants should verify the complete document requirements in the official listing.
Important Application Advice
Before applying:
- Read the complete official vacancy advert.
- Confirm the reference number.
- Check the exact location.
- Check whether the position is temporary, fixed-term or an election contract.
- Confirm the closing date.
- Check the full qualification and experience requirements.
- Follow the specified application method.
- Submit the documents requested by the Electoral Commission.
- Make sure information on your application is accurate.
- Do not submit personal information through unofficial recruitment channels.
- Do not pay anyone who claims that payment is required to secure an Electoral Commission position.
- Keep a copy of your application for your records.
For election-related work, applicants should also understand that the remuneration shown in the vacancy listings is generally linked to days or events worked, rather than representing a monthly salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What jobs is the Electoral Commission advertising?
The supplied vacancies include Area Managers, Data Capturers, Deputy Presiding Officers, Election Officers and Electoral Officers.
How much do the Electoral Commission jobs pay?
The remuneration depends on the position. The listed rates include R380 per day, R1,320–R3,000 per event, and R3,580–R4,500 for the duration of an event. Some Area Manager positions also include a R230 cellular allowance.
Are these permanent jobs?
The vacancies supplied are described as fixed-term, temporary or election contracts. The exact contract arrangement depends on the specific position.
Where are the vacancies located?
The supplied vacancies cover Johannesburg, Matzikama, Cederberg, Swartland, Saldanha Bay, Chief Albert Luthuli and Mangaung.
When do the applications close?
The closing dates range from 2 October 2026 to 9 October 2026, depending on the position.
What is the closing date for the Johannesburg Area Manager position?
The Area Manager – Auckland Park vacancy, reference JHB/2026/51324, closes on 8 October 2026.
What is the Data Capturer rate?
The supplied Data Capturer vacancies state a daily rate of R380 per day.
How do I apply?
The complete application method was not included in the vacancy information supplied. Applicants should consult the official Electoral Commission vacancy listing for the relevant position before submitting personal information.
Final Application Reminder
These Electoral Commission vacancies have different closing dates, so applicants should not assume that all of them remain open until the same date.
Before applying, verify the specific vacancy’s:
- Reference number
- Location
- Closing date
- Contract type
- Requirements
- Application method
- Required documents
Applicants should use the official Electoral Commission recruitment information to confirm the latest application instructions.
Application CTA
Check the official Electoral Commission vacancy listing and apply through the application channel specified for the relevant position.
The application method was not included in the vacancy information supplied for these listings, so no application link or email address has been added here.
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