IEC Special Vote Data Capturer Jobs 2026: R380/Day - Apply
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IEC Special Vote Data Capturer Jobs 2026: R380/Day - Apply before 28 September 2026. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is hiring hundreds of unemployed youth as Special Vote Data Capturers for the 2026 Local Government Elections. This is a 12-day temporary job paying R380 per day.
Quick Details
- Employer: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) South Africa
- Position: Special Vote Data Capturer (Multiple Posts)
- Daily Rate: R380 per day x 12 days = R4,560 total
- Location: City of Johannesburg, Rand West City, Mogale City, KZN, Limpopo, Free State, North West
- Contract: 12 Days – 01 Oct to 16 Oct 2026 (Excluding Weekends)
- Posted: 24 September 2026
- Closing: 28 September 2026 – Urgent
About IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission is a Chapter 9 institution that manages free and fair elections in South Africa. Working as a Data Capturer means you directly support democracy by ensuring voters who cannot vote on election day due to illness, disability or being outside their voting district can still vote through special votes.
Your Duties as Data Capturer
- Capture and process special vote applications on IEC system
- Verify voter details, ID numbers and voting district information
- File, scan and maintain confidentiality of voter rolls
- Support Municipal Electoral Officer with admin tasks
- Work under pressure and meet daily capture targets
- Ensure no errors in data entry – accuracy is critical
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate – Must have passed
- Computer literate – Fast typing and MS Office
- South African citizen and registered voter
- No criminal record and no political party membership
- Must live near the municipality you apply for
- Previous data capturing experience is an advantage but not required
- Available for full 12 days, including training
Salary and Benefits
You will be paid R380 per day. Contract is 12 days so you will earn around R4,560 before tax. This is a great opportunity to gain government experience and add IEC experience to your CV for future elections jobs. Training will be provided.
How to Apply for IEC Data Capturer Jobs 2026
Do NOT apply online centrally. You must submit your CV at your local municipality IEC office.
Documents Needed: CV, Certified ID copy, Matric Certificate, Proof of Residence (municipal letter or utility bill), Proof of banking.
Where to Submit: Go to your local Municipal Electoral Office in Johannesburg, Randfontein, Mogale City, uMhlabuyalingana, Jozini or your nearest town. Ask for Special Vote Data Capturer application form.
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Contact Details
- IEC Call Centre: 0800 11 8000 (Free)
- Email: info@elections.org.za
- Head Office Address: Election House, Riverside Office Park, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion, 0046
- Local: Visit your Municipal IEC Office – City of Johannesburg Metro, Rand West City Local Municipality, Mogale City Local Municipality
Closing dates per municipality: Johannesburg – 28 Sept 2026, KZN – 24-25 Sept, Limpopo – 24 Sept. Apply today. IEC never asks for payment to apply. CampusLinc only shares opportunities, we are not hiring.
