Deputy Director: International Coordination Support

Overview

Deputy Director for international coordination support at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Pretoria, managing multilateral agreements and international cooperation administration.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management/Administration/Business Administration or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of international relations and diplomacy.
• Good command of written and oral English and any other official language.
• Knowledge of strategic coordination/planning, business planning, report, professional writing and policy development.
• Knowledge and understanding of business process management, organization, performance management, risk management and audit procedures.
• Understanding of project management.
• Good understanding of administrative procedures and quality control of documents.
• Knowledge of government policies and legislations such as PAJA, PAIA, PFMA and other Financial Management and associated prescripts.
• Planning and organizing skills, facilitation skills, communication skills, technical writing skills and interpersonal relations.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.
• Sense of responsibility and loyalty.

Duties

• Ensure provision of Departmental international focal point administration, international cooperation communication and information management and dissemination.
• Provide Departmental international focal point services for Multi-lateral Agreements and other international conventions.
• Ensure the management and dissemination of international cooperation information.
• Ensure provision of delegation support for international engagements.
• Oversee the logistical arrangements to support South African delegations to effectively participate in international engagements.
• Manage the coordination and administration of international travel programmes for the Department.
• Ensure provision of general support services for the Chief Directorate.
• Manage the Chief Directorate inputs into the development of the Branch APP.
• Facilitate the submission of PMDS documents of officials within the Chief Directorate and ensure compliance with PMDS.
• Monitor and provide oversight into the Chief Directorate financial expenditure.
• Provide procurement support services for the Chief Directorate.
• Coordinate and provide support for international projects and implementation.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mr. S Mangold Tel No: (012) 399 9243

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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. Following the interview and technical passement for all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.