Democratic AllianceProvincial Corporate Services Manager
Aug. 2020Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South AfricaProvided high-level executive and administrative support to the Provincial Director and Executive Committee, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and handling confidential communications. Acted as the primary point of contact for executive-level scheduling and logistics, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Oversaw and coordinated all operational support functions across the province, spanning facilities, IT, procurement, governance, and statutory compliance, ensuring smooth internal processes and service delivery. Led the design and implementation of systems supporting a 19,000-member database and statutory obligations, maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance. Managed the implementation of the Voter Relationship Management (VRM) system, providing training, technical support, and data oversight. Directed end-to-end logistics and compliance for candidate selection processes at the national level. Administered the Political Performance Assessment System (PPAS) across multiple caucuses, ensuring confidentiality and consistency. Managed minute-taking and documentation for high-level meetings (Executive, Finance, and Council), tracking actions and safeguarding institutional memory. Led all aspects of meeting and event logistics—venue bookings, catering, material prep, and hybrid format facilitation. Maintained internal communication channels, distributing official circulars and updates via email and social media. Provided executive-level logistical support for interviews, staff onboarding, and ad-hoc events. Directed procurement in alignment with finance policies, managed lease agreements, vendor relations, and IT operations, including system upgrades and cybersecurity. Managed a cross-functional team, coordinated training, and promoted a high-performance culture. Regularly assisted with flexible administrative duties including VRM data capture, document formatting, and reception coverage.