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  • Posted: May 18, 2026
    Deadline: May 29, 2026
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  • The DOD has a number of Services and Divisions: the Services are the SA Army, SA Air Force, SA Navy and SA Military Health Service. There are also a number of Divisions responsible for HR, Supply Chain Management, Finances and Command and Management Information Systems (CMIS).
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    Chief Director: International Affairs

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • A Senior Certificate with Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma qualification (NQF 7) in Political/Social/Human-Science/International Relations as recognised by SAQA.
    • Must have 5 years proven experience at senior managerial level in International Relations or related field.

    DUTIES :

    • Oversee the strategic direction for Defence International Affairs. Ensure Defence International Affairs Policy and Strategic Business Plan. Render specialises management and advice to enhance civil control of defence in support of the Secretary for Defence. Provide priorities for the establishment of multilateral international agreements. Establish internal control systems for the execution of Defence International Affairs. Determine priorities for defence diplomacy initiatives. Promulgate departmental Defence International Affairs (DIA) objectives and priorities. Promulgate DIA policy and instructions. Establish a planning model for the establishment of DIA. Ensure inclusion of signed agreements in Departmental strategic plans. Promulgate departmental performance reports on DIA.
    • Ensure the alignment of DIA initiatives with the Presidency, the MOD and South Africans Foreign policy. Lead the Defence Multilateral and Bilateral Affairs. Facilitate approval process for defence international agreements. Prepare and submit prescribed document. Coordinate DOD international agreement liaison initiatives. Compile comprehensive instructions with regards to the maintenance and/or enhancement of international defence agreements. Establish internal control systems for international defence agreements. Establish multilateral defence commitment. Maintain liaison channels with multilateral organisations.
    • Oversee the adherence to International Legal instrument. Analyse international legal instruments including Treaties, PACTS, MOU, Protocols, SOFA’s, TCC Agreements, IO’s and technical arrangement. Scrutinise DIA agreements documentation to ensure adherence to international Legal prescripts. Provide specialist advice on international legislation. Manage resources in the Chief Directorate. Manage human resources and financial resources. Manage physical resources. Manage information/knowledge. 

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