Project Coordinator: Money in Politics

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Cape Town is seeking a Project Coordinator for their Money in Politics initiative, crucial ahead of the 2026 local elections. The ideal candidate will coordinate campaigns, conduct research, and engage stakeholders to promote political finance transparency. Required qualifications include a postgraduate degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably within social justice. This position offers an opportunity to impact South Africa's democratic landscape significantly.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in campaigning, research, advocacy, or project coordination.
• Commitment to democracy and social justice.
• Experience working on regional projects in Africa is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Shape campaign strategies with the Project Lead.
• Coordinate initiatives for better financial disclosure by political parties.
• Conduct desk research on political finance and transparency.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Postgraduate degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

Project Coordinator: Money in Politics at My Vote Counts

Deadline: 18 January 2026

Region: Cape Town

Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

As Project Coordinator, you will be part of a two‑person team in MVC’s Money in Politics work stream. The successful incumbent will play a key role in shaping MVC’s research and campaigns as South Africa enters a new phase of its democracy and in the lead‑up to the crucial 2026 local government elections. You’ll help advance MVC’s vision by coordinating research, accessing political financing information, driving campaign strategies, and supporting our regional Community of Practice.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Coordination

• Help shape campaign strategies with the Project Lead.
• Ensure activities align with MVC’s broader political finance transparency goals.

Campaigns & Advocacy

• Coordinate MVC’s secretariat role in a regional Money in Politics Community of Practice across Africa.
• Run small‑scale Access to Information (ATI) campaigns to secure political finance data.
• Coordinate initiatives that push for better financial disclosure by political parties and private donors.
• Support planning, rollout, monitoring, and reporting of advocacy campaigns.

Research & Data Work

• Conduct desk research on political finance, transparency, and democratic governance.
• Analyze data from ATI requests and disclosures from the IEC.
• Support larger research projects led by the Project Lead.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with civil society groups, government bodies, and regional partners.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and webinars for local and regional initiatives.
• Ensure consistent communication and collaboration across stakeholders.

Communications

• Draft reports, newsletters, statements, and opinion pieces.
• Serve as MVC’s spokesperson when required.
• Help develop messaging for campaigns and advocacy moments.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.
• Proven commitment to democracy and social justice.
• 3–5 years’ experience in campaigning, research, advocacy, or project coordination (preferably in the social justice sector).
• Experience working on regional projects in Africa is an advantage.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a small team.

How to apply

View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at https://www.actionappointments.co.za/vacancies and email your application (completed AA bio form, one page motivation letter and updated CV [all in MS Word format]) by Sunday 18th January 2026 to [e-mail].

More about this vacancy

Date posted: 03 December 2025