IEC – Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is a constitutional body under the national government in South Africa.

Established by the Constitution of South Africa, the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa is an independent body that manages elections of legislative bodies and institutions through the participation of citizens, political parties and civil society.

The obligations of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa are to:

  • Manage elections of national, provincial and municipal legislative bodies
  • Ensure that those elections are free and fair
  • Declare the results of those elections
  • Compile and maintain a national common voters’ roll

The duties of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) are to:

  • Ensure that any election is free and fair
  • Promote conditions conducive to free and fair elections
  • Compile and maintain a national common voters’ roll
  • Compile and maintain a register of parties
  • Establish and maintain liaison and cooperation with parties
  • Undertake and promote research into electoral matters
  • Develop and promote the development of electoral expertise and technology in all spheres of government
  • Continuously review electoral laws and proposed electoral laws, and make recommendations
  • Promote voter education
  • Declare the results of elections for national, provincial and municipal legislative bodies within seven days
  • Appoint appropriate public administrations in any sphere of government to conduct elections when necessary

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chairperson

  • Mr Mosotho Moepya

Deputy Chairperson

  • Ms Janet Love

Commissioners

  • Mr Glen Mashinini
  • Dr Nomsa Masuku
  • Judge Dhaya Pillay

Chief Executive Officer

  • Mr Sy Mamabolo (Chief Electoral Officer)

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

  • Ms Akhtari Henning (Deputy Chief Electoral Officer: Corporate Services)
  • Mr George Mahlangu (Chief Executive: Party Funding)
  • Mr Mawethu Mosery (Deputy Chief Electoral Officer: Outreach)
  • Mr Masego Sheburi (Deputy Chief Electoral Officer: Electoral Operations)

Chief Financial Officer

  • Ms Dawn Mbatha

Communications Officers

  • Ms Kate Bapela (Manager: Communications)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Election House, Riverside Office Park, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X112, Centurion, 0046
Telephone:012 622 5700 / 0800 11 8000
Email:info@elections.org.za
Website:www.elections.org.za