Chief Director: Foreign Service Training & International School at Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) or equivalent as recognised by SAQA
• At least 5 years of experience at Senior Management level in Training on International Relations and Diplomacy or related fields.
• A pre-entry certificate (Nyukela certificate) obtained from National School of Government (NSG) submitted prior to appointment.

DUTIES :

• Oversee the management and provisioning of training of the Diplomatic representatives on relevant skills, knowledge and competencies that will enable them to present, articulate and promote South Africa’s Foreign and Domestic policies
• Oversee training of Corporate Service Managers and Attaches on necessary skills and aptitude to serve at South African Missions
• Oversee the provision of foreign language skills training to DIRCO Officials, Officials from other government departments, and foreign diplomats as well as interpreting and translation services Oversee the implementation of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation systems
• Oversee the management of the Library Services Manage the overall performance of the Chief Directorate and participate in corporate governance, manage financial resources, provide leadership and manage human resources, manage planning, monitor and evaluate and participate in corporate governance.