Current Opportunities at U.S. Embassy South Africa

Duties

• The incumbent oversees daily operation of the building electrical engineering systems at the three Embassy Compounds and numerous owned/leased residential properties in Pretoria. S/He manages work load as per the approved planned maintenance schedule, provides service for repairs, assigns tasks to subordinate staff, performs troubleshooting, and provides hands-on technical guidance to subordinate staff. Incumbent is directly supervised by the Electrical Generator Maintenance Supervisor. S/He inspects work of planned maintenance, repairs, special projects and contractors to ensure compliance with requirements. Building electrical engineering systems maintained by incumbent include, but not limited to, emergency generator controls, fire alarm control, elevators, automatic transfer switches, relay controls, programmable control systems for switchgear, medium voltage transformers, and motor control centers. S/He assists the maintenance staff at the Consulates in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. S/He performs scheduled after-hours duty for 24/7 emergencies.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:  

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in operation and maintenance of building electrical and power generation services in commercial and/or residential and/or government buildings is required.
• One (1) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Local buildings codes and local utility company’s regulations. Utility companies like electrical, gas, water/sewer are required.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of high school (12th grade) is required. Completion of three years of local technical college/trade school where the N3 and Red Seal certifications are earned OR an associate degree in either electrical or mechanical trade is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

• Good Working Knowledge English, written and spoken is required. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work independently in managing the work-load of maintenance trade technicians. Schedule work for subordinate staff for daily, weekly, monthly routines. Monitor work to ensure assigned tasks are carried out by workers promptly and in full measure. Good technical troubleshooting skills of electrical building systems. Good computer skills and understanding. Local Driver's License is required. The job holder must have held a driver's license for at least 5 years.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications

Close Date:
04/18/2023

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Duties

• The Mailroom Clerk receives, dispatches, sorts, and distributes mail from multiple sources.  These include but are not limited to local and international mail, diplomatic pouch material, and commercial courier services.  The incumbent spends a large percentage of the time serving customers at the Mailroom service window.  The incumbent is supervised by the Mailroom Supervisor/Mailroom Team Lead with overall supervision by a designated Information Programs Center employee.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:  

• One year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work is required.

Education Requirements:

• Successful completion of high school (matric) is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:  

• Good working knowledge English - Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.  (This will be tested).
• Good Working knowledge of a second host country language also required.  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Good organizational skills, thoroughness and accuracy in processing documentation, ability to work well in a team environment.  Must have user knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).  Must maintain a courteous and professional demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work independently on a routine basis.  Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be willing to work flexible hours, if required.  Must be able to lift 25 pounds and safely move up to 250 pounds with assistance from coworkers or use of mechanical devices. 

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Close Date:
04/18/2023

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Duties

• The incumbent is the Human Resources (HR) Clerk on the American portfolio providing HR services to American employees, their eligible family members (EFMs) and Members of Household (MOH) assigned to the U.S. Mission to South Africa. 
• S/he maintains responsibility for the processing, verification, and maintenance of personnel-related documentation and to provide general office management support for the HR Officers, EFM Professional Associate and Senior HR Assistant within the American portfolio.  Acts as back-up to the Senior HR Assistant and HR Secretary during their absences.  Supports the entire HR office on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year of progressively responsible office work experience in a demanding customer-service or human resources office is required.

Education Requirements:

• Successful completion of secondary school (matric) is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

• Fluent speaking, reading, writing of English is required. (This may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills in order to deal effectively with a broad range of individuals is required.

Basic familiarity in MS Word and Excel is required;

• ability to learn new software programs. Must possess good judgment, tact and diplomacy, respect diversity and maintain personnel-sensitive discretion with professionalism.
• Must demonstrate sound organization/multi-tasking skills, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.  
• Familiarity in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. (This may be tested).

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Closing Date: 04/19/2023

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Duties

• Under the supervision of the Admin Section Lead, this position is one of seven positions that performs programmatic and administrative support duties for CDC SA Branch staff.
• Incumbent manages administrative support for the Country Business Office (CBO), including maintaining up-to-date contact lists, coordination of calendars and meeting schedules, assisting with travel preparation, procurement requests, human resources requirements, photocopying, and maintaining minutes of official meetings.
• Incumbent also provides logistical and administrative support for coordination of conferences and meetings for the CBO Branch and other CDC SA Branches.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three years of administrative or secretarial experience in an office setting is required.

Education Requirements:

• Successful completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

• Fluent speaking/reading/writing of English is required (this will be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with MS Word is required (this may be tested).
• Must be capable of typing 40 wpm (this may be tested).

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Close Date:
04/20/2023

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Duties

• The incumbent operates safely and efficiently an unarmored U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to transport passengers and/or cargo.  Works as a messenger and administrative clerk as directed.
• As a chauffeur, receives work assignments from the Supervisory Administrative Assistant to transport State and/or other Agency personnel or cargo.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in driving is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have good knowledge of the Mission's organization. Must have good working knowledge of the city and its environments, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.  Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.  Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion.  Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills. Must have basic computer skills to draft and maintain reports, organize files, and for communication purposes.

Education Requirements:
EDUCATION:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

• English (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have good knowledge of the Mission organization. Must have good working knowledge of the city and its environments, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings.  

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.  Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.  Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion. Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills. Must have basic computer skills to draft and maintain reports, organize files, and for communication purposes.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Close Date:
05/01/2023

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Duties

• Working under the Supervisory Administrative Assistant of the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) project team, the Shipment Clerk obtains customs clearance for incoming and outgoing official shipments in support of the New Consulate Compound (NCC) Lagos-Nigeria.  The incumbent also works with the Ministry of Transportation to facilitate vehicle registration and inspection.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: 

• At least two (2) years of experience in customs, shipping, or logistics is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Must have strong knowledge of local cargo, shipping, and customs procedures and regulations. Strong knowledge of local laws and regulations governing all types of vehicle use, registration, insurance, import/export, etc.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of high school is required. 

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: 

• English (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research. Good interpersonal skills to interface efficiently with various contacts including end users, vendors, trucking companies, local officials as well as post contacts.  Good knowledge of accepted record-keeping methods, to include developing a filing system, follow-up on projects, meeting deadlines. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Close Date:
05/01/2023

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Duties

• The Supervisory Administrative Assistant provides a wide range of administrative assistance to the OBO Project Director (PD) and other OBO management staff (M/OBO) in support of the Consulate Durban Rehabilitation Project. Incumbent is responsible to the OBO PD for administrative management of OBO’s resources and activities, including but not limited to, finance and budget, procurement and supplies, information technology and systems, shipping and travel, human resources and personnel, and housing and furnishings needs.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum three (3) years of office administration and management work experience, including at least one year in construction or engineering industry environment either on a jobsite or in an office setting, is required. In addition, a minimum of six months’ supervisory experience may be required

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough knowledge of office management functions, service, procedures and standard information sources is required. Knowledge of customs and shipping procedures for inbound and outbound shipments as well as means of expediting shipments that arrive in country; working knowledge of permitting activities, etc. is required. Basic accounting principles is required.

Education Requirements:

• College (2 years) or Post-Secondary School

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: 

• English (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good working knowledge of computer systems and programs used to support administrative and cost control functions like Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) is required. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be skilled in managing an office budget.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Close Date:
05/01/2023