Provincial Organiser – Northern Cape

About the role

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is seeking an experienced senior professional to serve as Provincial Organiser for the Northern Cape. This role involves leading recruitment campaigns, organising union structures across educational institutions, and representing members at various forums.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a provincial recruitment campaign and strategy for all education institutions.
• Organise and attend launches of union structures in schools, colleges and universities.
• Assist with conducting elections within union structures and coordinate organising programmes of the PEC and NEC.
• Represent union members at different forums and participate in all COSATU campaigns.
• Maintain strong relationships with COSATU affiliates, SASCO, COSAS and other education‑sector stakeholders.
• Develop capacity‑building programmes for the union and ensure smooth operation of the organising department.

Required profile

• Post‑Matric qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approximately three years of organising experience, including case management.
• Thorough understanding of the South African trade‑union movement.
• Strong negotiation, bargaining, report‑writing and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office) and a valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently with accountability.