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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Department of the Premier · western cape

Salary band

R 573 897

Closing date

7 September 2026

Reference

DOTP 86/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of the Premier

Location

Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

Salary

R487 196 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)

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.

Enquiries

Mr R Thyssen @ Roderick.Thyssen@westerncape.gov.za Tel No: (021) 483 4256

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 che

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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

Key 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

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

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✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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