AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST REF NO: DHET49/02/2025
AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST REF NO: DHET49/02/2025
Branch: Planning, Policy, and Strategy
Chief Directorate: International Relations
SALARY :
R444 036 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE :
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma (NQF level 6) in
International Relations, Developmental Studies/ Public Management, or a
related qualification. A minimum of least five (5) years of relevant work
experience of which at least three (3) to five (5) years’ experience at the
supervisory level in international relations. The appointee should have a good
understanding of South Africa’s higher education and training policies as well
as its foreign policy. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
demonstrated client orientation and interpersonal skills; a team player with
good management and administrative skills having the ability to multitask; the
appointee will be expected to travel both locally and internationally; work under
pressure and odd hours at times. Applicants may be required to undergo
competency assessment tests. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s
license.
DUTIES :
The appointee will report to a Deputy Director and be involved in the promotion
of international relations concerning higher education and training matters at
both bilateral and multilateral levels in Africa and/or the Middle East; develop
and monitor agreements and implementation plans on bilateral cooperation;
provide strategic analysis of higher education and training in Africa and/or the
Middle East in order to assist in the formulation of cooperation strategies and
policy development processes;
provide comprehensive status reports and
synthesized political and education briefings on international collaboration
programmes and projects; liaise with the Department of International Relations
and Cooperation and diplomatic missions both internally and externally on
bilateral and multilateral matters in higher education and training; maintain
relations with education and training institutions, specialized agencies and
educational non-governmental organizations working in the field of promoting
South Africa’s educational objectives abroad;
contribute towards the maintenance of a database on international linkages and programmes of all higher education and training institutions through regular updates; manage the logistical and programmatic arrangements for the hosting of incoming international delegations, conference workshops, seminars and outgoing study visits and delegations.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 213 5513 / Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442
/Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365