Assistant Director: International Relations

Overview

Assistant Director: International Relations position in the Western Cape Government requiring a tertiary qualification and three years of relevant experience in international relations.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification);
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Competencies: Knowledge of international relations and diplomacy;
• Knowledge of protocol;
• Knowledge of South Africa’s foreign policy;
• Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
• Knowledge and understanding of policy development, monitoring and review processes;
• Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration;
• Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
• Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
• Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury;
• Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
• Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
• Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day;
• Knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
• Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general;
• Skills: Numeracy;. Literacy;
• Computer Literacy;
• Language skills;
• Project Management.

Duties

• Maintain and manage sound International Relations;
• Provide strategic guidance and advice regarding International Relations;
• Support stakeholders management and networking;
• Provide administrative support to the component.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Mr R Thyssen @ Roderick.Thyssen@westerncape.gov.za Tel No: (021) 483

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Only applications submitted online will be submitted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that the potential SMS members have a background in process and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 national hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme. The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within on (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify development gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contact and performance agreement. The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interest. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you no hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON