Jobs Available at Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Political / Social / Human Science as recognised by SAQA.
• At least five (5) years of experience at Senior Managerial level in International Relations or related fields. A pre-entry certificate (Nyukela certificate) obtained from National School of Government (NSG) submitted prior to appointment. 

DUTIES :

• Serve South African domestic priorities through the promotion of bilateral relations and execution of specific projects in the political, economic and cultural sectors with foreign countries.
• Manage and provide advice to the Departmental Executives in relations to foreign policy direction with foreign countries under jurisdiction Establish, manage, and maintain internal and external stakeholder relations
• Provide strategic leadership and management support in the Chief Directorate and to South African missions abroad in promoting the interests of the country
• 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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

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

DUTIES :

• Lead and manage the functioning of the Chief Directorate:
• Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs and participate in corporate governance: Manage financial resources, provide leadership and manage human resources, manage planning, monitor and evaluate and participate in corporate governance. Coordinate South Africa’s engagement in international and regional human rights processes.
• Lead South Africa’s global efforts aimed at the promotion, protection and fulfilment of all Human Rights, including upholding of the rule of law, democracy and good governance. Advance South Africa’s interest in global and regional humanitarian work and policy processes. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Financial Management or related fields.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in Financial Management A pre-entry certificate (Nyukela certificate) obtained from National School of Government (NSG) submitted prior to appointment.

DUTIES :

• Manage departmental budgeting and cash-flow processes for both head office and missions including the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Manage the provision of revenue and expenditure management services Manage the development of integrated accounting and financial management systems including financial reports
• 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. 

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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.