Administration · Circular 28 of 2026

Deputy Director: Human Resources (RECRUITMENT &

Department of International Relations and Cooperation

Overview

Deputy Director role overseeing recruitment and selection policy, operations, compliance, and stakeholder management within the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be in possession of an NQF level 6 Diploma/ Degree in Human Resources Management/ Public Administration/ Public Management or related field as recognized by SAQA.
  • At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a junior management level in a Human Resources Management environment.
  • PERSAL administration certificate will be an added advantage Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of relevant public service legislations Knowledge and understanding of HR prescripts and guidelines Knowledge and understanding of PFMA Policy analysis and development Decision making, problem solving and analytical skills People management and empowerment Good interpersonal relations Planning and organising Client orientation and customer focus Sense of responsibility Communication skills (written, verbal and computer literacy) Ability to work under pressure Ability to work as a team and independently Diplomacy.

Duties

  • Development, review and implementation of the Recruitment and Selection Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Internal Controls.
  • Implement Recruitment and Selection operations Stakeholder Management, including service providers Ensure adherence to recruitment systems, reporting and compliance matters.
  • Procurement management Manage the Sub-Directorate and provide direction and technical support Coaching and development of personnel

How to apply

Please e-mail your application to ddr&s26@dirco.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms V Beshe, Tel: (012) 351 1327/ Ms W Matlala Tel No: (012) 351 0514/ Ms N Moyakhe Tel No: (012)351 1210

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 (effective from 1 January 2021) duly completed and hand signed) obtainable from any Public Service department or on the DIRCO website – www.dirco.gov.za Received applications using incorrect Z83 for employment will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications. DIRCO reserves the right not to make appointments. We thank all the applicants for their interest. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four (4) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Departmental Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 28/27, sourced from the DPSA Circular 28 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of International Relations and Cooperation by 28 August 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered., quoting reference 0731/02. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Pretoria
Salary
R932 292 p/a · Level 11
Closing date
28 August 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Reference
0731/02
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.