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Assistant Director: Special Projects

Salary: R206 982 per annum (Ref. 76191/6)

Requirements: * An appropriate 3-year degree/diploma in Project Management or 3 years' appropriate experience in a project management environment in lieu of the qualification * In addition, at least 2 years' relevant experience.
Competencies: * People and financial management skills * Knowledge and understanding of international relations and foreign policies * Proven project planning, execution and delivery abilities * Financial planning and project budgeting skills * Good negotiation skills * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels * Innovative thinking and an analytical approach to problem solving * A proven understanding of due diligence and risk management in a project environment * Supply chain management skills.
Duties: * Assist in the planning and execution of special projects for dedicated days on the departmental and Government calendar * Work closely with Parliament and provincial legislatures in pursuance of departmental objectives * Provide hands-on project management and co-ordination of awareness programmes * Report to the Deputy Director on a regular basis on the constituency programme and other projects throughout the project life cycle * Keep the Deputy Director informed of any developments in public diplomacy and the Department * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Enquiries: Ms E Wessels, tel. (012) 351-0756
Applications: E-mail: rh6@humanresponse.co.za or fax: 086 641 1947

The Department of International Relations and Co-operation 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.
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number in the subject line, to the e-mail address or fax number mentioned at each post.
Should you not receive an sms confirming receipt of your application within five days, please e-mail your query to query@humanresponse.co.za Queries must reach Human Communications no later than 25 May 2011. Please do not resend your entire application.
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing date: 23 May 2011
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.