ELECTION OBSERVATION
REGISTRATION PORTAL

Thank you for your interest in serving as an election observer. Please complete the application form below to be considered for participation in our election observation programme. All applications will be treated confidentially and processed in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Personal Details

First name

Last name

Title

Gender

Nationality

Identity number

Date of birth

Year

Month

Day

Contact Details

Mobile phone number

Address

Province

Municipality

Emergency contact name

Relationship to you

Emergency contact number

Observer Category

Observer type

Organisation represented

Position in organisation

Membership number (if applicable)

Eligibility and Independence

Please answer the following questions:

Are you currently a member of any political party?

Do you hold any elected political office?

Have you actively campaigned for a political party or candidate within the last 12 months?

Do you have any conflict of interest that may affect your impartiality?

Have you ever been removed from an election observation mission?

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence that may affect your suitability as an observer?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, please provide full details below:

Observer Experience

Are you a registered voter?

Have you previously served as an election observer?

Number of elections observed

Countries/Provinces observed

Organisation(s) previously represented

Election observation training completed?

Date of last training (if any)

Upload certificates (if any)

Skills and Competencies

Useful for deployment planning.

Languages

Home language

Proficiency level

Professional Skills

Professional designation (CA(SA), Attorney, Engineer, Teacher, etc.)

Professional body membership

Interest in becoming a:

Link to LinkedIn profile

Availability and Deployment

Province(s) available for deployment

Municipality preferences

Voting day availability

Counting and results announcement availability

Own transport available

Driver's Licence

Technology and Communication

Smartphone available

Device type

Internet access

Laptop available

Accessibility and Support Needs

Do you have any disability or accessibility requirements?

Mobility assistance required

Special dietary requirements

Required Uploads

Recent Photograph

Certified ID copy

CV/Resume

Proof of Address

Observer training certificate(s)

Code of Conduct Declaration

I confirm that I:

Will remain politically impartial.

Will comply with all electoral laws and regulations.

Will not interfere with voting processes.

Will maintain confidentiality where required.

Will accurately report observations.

Will comply with the observer code of conduct.

Consent and Legal Compliance

By clicking the "Agree" checkbox below, I hereby grant consent for:

Collection and processing of personal information.

Background verification.

Communication regarding observer activities.

Storage of data in accordance with applicable privacy legislation including the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Agree

Declaration of Eligibility, Independence and Impartiality

I hereby declare and confirm that:

The information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that election observation requires strict independence, impartiality, neutrality, integrity, and professionalism.
I will perform my duties objectively and without favour, prejudice, bias, or influence from any political party, candidate, government institution, interest group, or other stakeholder.
I will not use my position as an election observer to advance any political, personal, commercial, or organisational interests.
I will immediately disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest that may arise before or during my participation in an election observation mission.
I undertake to comply with all applicable electoral laws, regulations, observer accreditation requirements, and the Election Observer Code of Conduct.
I understand that any false declaration, omission of material information, misrepresentation, or breach of the principles of independence and impartiality may result in the rejection of my application, withdrawal of accreditation, removal from an observation mission, or any other appropriate action.
I acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify information provided in this application and to assess my suitability for appointment as an election observer.