Director: International Relations at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Director: International Relations

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Management, Public Management or related at an NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA.
  • 5 Years’ experience at Middle / Senior Managerial level is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures.
  • Knowledge of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, No. 51 of 1992. Knowledge of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, No. 51 of 1992. Knowledge of the Identification Act, No. 68 of 1997. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage and participate in International relations operations in the department. Ensure the planning, coordination and provision of feedback in international engagements relating to Multilateral, Bilateral issues and protocol services. Facilitate DHA alignment to South African foreign policy objectives; maintain good diplomatic relations. Coordinate the drafting, text negotiation and sign-off for international Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with foreign counterparts. Coordinate Departmental compliance with reporting and/or participation requests by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the Department of Defence in relevant international structures.
  • Oversee visits from foreign dignitaries travelling to South Africa and coordinate visits of South African foreign dignitaries travelling abroad. Ensure the provision of protocol services at international engagements for the Minister, Deputy Minister and Director General. Analysing global affairs, fostering international cooperation, and advising on geopolitical issues. Ensure the provisioning of protocol services for incoming delegations on official visit to the Department. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic direction, and leadership and ensure the strategic positioning. Oversee the development and review of policies and code of practice for the Branch. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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