VACANCIES AT THE SACP HEAD OFFICE

The South African Communist Party (SACP) is looking to appoint a
Gender Trainer and Co-ordinator and an Intern for its International Affairs
Department to be based at its Head Office in Johannesburg.

1. Gender Trainer and Co-ordinator

Responsibilities
- Implement an international co-operation project on socialism and
gender equality focusing on education and training
- Develop, co-ordinate and conduct gender education, training and
development for SACP structures
- Monitoring, follow up, support and mentoring of participants in the
training programme
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement SACP gender policy and
programmes
- Networking and alliance building with gender and women's
organisations
- Monitor and co-ordinate SACP engagement with the legal and policy
framework which affects the transformation of gender relations

Requirements
- SACP membership
- Drivers Licence
- Willingness to travel extensively.
- Knowledge and understanding of SACP policies on various gender,
political, economic and other social issues
- Skills and experience on education, training and development
- Skills, knowledge and experience on gender equality work
- Ability to write and report effectively
- Strategic planning experience and ability
- Ability to co-ordinate and drive the implementation of programmes
- Ability to work fast, efficiently and meet deadlines
- Basic research skills and experience
- Efficient time management and work planning

What is offered?
- 24 month contract
- Salary negotiable depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- SACP Car Scheme

How to apply?
Send a covering letter and a comprehensive CV with three contactable
referees by 23 November to:
Solly Mapaila
National Organiser - South African Communist Party
Tel - 011 339 3621
Fax 011 339 4244
Email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2001

2. Intern for International Affairs Department

Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate, develop, implement and monitor SACP programmes on
international policy, international affairs and general international
relations
- Co-ordinate and lead SACP input and work on building and
strengthening solidarity work and campaigns on Palestine, Swaziland,
Western Sahara and Cuba
- Co-ordinate necessary research and development of documents for
SACP programmes on international affairs, policy, solidarity and
relations
- Build the capacity of Provincial SACP structures to take forward SACP
international work
- Co-ordinate SACP programmes on international relations with
communist and workers parties and other solidarity organisations
- Co-ordinate the efficient safe keeping of SACP information on
international work
- Undertake other relevant political work with direction and supervision of
the General Secretary

Requirements
- SACP membership
- Drivers Licence
- Willingness to travel extensively.
- Knowledge and understanding of SACP policies on various
international, political, economic and other social issues
- Skills and experience on education, training and development
- Skills, knowledge and experience on international affairs
- Ability to write and report effectively
- Strategic planning experience and ability
- Ability to co-ordinate and drive the implementation of programmes
- Ability to work fast, efficiently and meet deadlines
- Basic research skills and experience
- Efficient time management and work planning

What is offered?
- 12 month contract
- Monthly Internship Allowance negotiable depending on skills,
qualifications and experience.

How to apply?
Send a covering letter and a comprehensive CV with three contactable
referees by 23 November to:
Mazibuko K. Jara - Department of Media, Information and Publicity
South African Communist Party
Tel: 011 339 3621
Fax: 011 339 4244
Email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2001