Director-General: International Relations & Cooperation
Director-General: International Relations & Cooperation
(Fixed-term Contract)
Total salary package: R1 339 518 per annum plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance.
This allinclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract
(Ref. 75452)
Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, plus proven extensive senior/executive and financial management experience. A postgraduate degree would be advantageous.
Competencies: * Knowledge of South Africa's foreign policy objectives * Strong strategic planning and leadership skills * People management and empowerment skills * The ability to deliver results * Change management skills and experience * A client orientation/customer focus * Financial management skills * Negotiation skills * Experience and skills in public policy development and implementation and an understanding of the work of Government and the various stakeholders * Good analytical, innovative, problem-solving and interpersonal skills * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels * Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations * Willingness to travel nationally
and internationally.
Duties: As Head of the Department, the Director-General will assume overall responsibility for the management of the Department. This includes responsibilities accruing to the Department as the primary support to the Presidency and the Ministry in their mandate as the custodians of South Africa's foreign policy. The Director-General is also the Accounting Officer and Administrative Head and is entrusted with the responsibilities of facilitating the core processes of the
Department, managing all resources and ensuring that the Department complies with all statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will: * Manage the formulation, co-ordination, implementation and monitoring of South Africa's foreign policy * Advance South Africa's national interests and values through bilateral and multilateral diplomatic relations * Manage co-ordination and co-operation with other National Departments, other spheres of Government and stakeholders with regard to the pursuit of South Africa's international relations * Manage the Department's participation in the integrated governmental system of governance * Build a modern, effective and excellence-driven department * Manage the provision of efficient consular services to South African nationals abroad * Manage the provision of efficient protocol services
* Ensure compliance with the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
Enquiries: Ms E Naidoo, tel. (012) 351-1052
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance, reference checks and qualification verification.
Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment process.
Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and
an Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered.
Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Andrew Christie at Human Communications, tel.
(011) 807-3260.
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Human Communications, PO Box
1793, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver to: 3 Autumn Road, Rivonia 2128 or fax to: 086 730 6673. Alternatively, e-mail
the relevant documents to: dirco@humancommunications.co.za (quoting the relevant reference number in the
subject line).
Closing date: 29 April 2011
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
(Fixed-term Contract)
Total salary package: R1 339 518 per annum plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance.
This allinclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract
(Ref. 75452)
Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, plus proven extensive senior/executive and financial management experience. A postgraduate degree would be advantageous.
Competencies: * Knowledge of South Africa's foreign policy objectives * Strong strategic planning and leadership skills * People management and empowerment skills * The ability to deliver results * Change management skills and experience * A client orientation/customer focus * Financial management skills * Negotiation skills * Experience and skills in public policy development and implementation and an understanding of the work of Government and the various stakeholders * Good analytical, innovative, problem-solving and interpersonal skills * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels * Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations * Willingness to travel nationally
and internationally.
Duties: As Head of the Department, the Director-General will assume overall responsibility for the management of the Department. This includes responsibilities accruing to the Department as the primary support to the Presidency and the Ministry in their mandate as the custodians of South Africa's foreign policy. The Director-General is also the Accounting Officer and Administrative Head and is entrusted with the responsibilities of facilitating the core processes of the
Department, managing all resources and ensuring that the Department complies with all statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will: * Manage the formulation, co-ordination, implementation and monitoring of South Africa's foreign policy * Advance South Africa's national interests and values through bilateral and multilateral diplomatic relations * Manage co-ordination and co-operation with other National Departments, other spheres of Government and stakeholders with regard to the pursuit of South Africa's international relations * Manage the Department's participation in the integrated governmental system of governance * Build a modern, effective and excellence-driven department * Manage the provision of efficient consular services to South African nationals abroad * Manage the provision of efficient protocol services
* Ensure compliance with the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
Enquiries: Ms E Naidoo, tel. (012) 351-1052
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance, reference checks and qualification verification.
Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment process.
Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and
an Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered.
Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Andrew Christie at Human Communications, tel.
(011) 807-3260.
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Human Communications, PO Box
1793, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver to: 3 Autumn Road, Rivonia 2128 or fax to: 086 730 6673. Alternatively, e-mail
the relevant documents to: dirco@humancommunications.co.za (quoting the relevant reference number in the
subject line).
Closing date: 29 April 2011
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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