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Employment Opportunities in the Department of Foreign Affairs The
Department of Foreign Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All
applicants will be subjected to a process of security clearance and qualification
verification. Candidates will be subjected to a process of competency assessment. Applications
must be submitted (SEPERATELY for each position) on form Z.83, obtainable from
any Public Service department and accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified
copies of qualifications. Should you not comply with the above, your application
will not be considered. No faxed/E-mail applications will be considered. Please
forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: The Director-General,
Department of Foreign Affairs, Private bag X152, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered
to: 1234 Church Street (corner Duncan), Tulbagh Park, Drakenstein Building, Hatfield
for the attention of Ms E Fouché. Closing date:
7 April 2006 at 12:00. Applications received after the closing date
will not be considered.
Chief
Directorate: Policy, Research Analysis Unit Deputy Director:
Foreign Service Salary:
R271 797 per annum (inclusive package)
(Ref.
S10596/1) Requirements: - Applicants must have
an appropriate Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification with two or more
of the following subjects: International Relations, International Trade and Investment,
Political Science, Development Studies and International Law and/or appropriate
experience
- A minimum of three years' working experience where competence
was displayed in managing personnel and resources
- A background in research
and policy analysis would be an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Analytical, policy formulation and research skills
- Excellent
writing (including reporting) skills
- Good communication skills
- Team
leadership qualities
- Problem solving ability
- Decision making
skills
- Project management
- Ability to liaise with internal and
external stakeholders
- Willingness to work long hours
- Ability
to work under pressure
- Computer literacy.
Duties: - Conduct
research
- Write policy/briefing documents for DFA's principles
- Facilitate
timely execution of tasks of the Policy, Research and Analysis Unit
- Liaise
with counterparts at the relevant DFA desks, partner departments and with civil
society organisations
- Provide substance support for departmental processes
such as strategic planning, annual reports and other such processes as may be
required
- Oversee and assist in managing projects, including seminars,
conferences and workshops
- Assist in managing human and financial resources
of the Chief Directorate in the framework of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA)
- Assist in building the requisite capacity of the Chief Directorate
to deliver on its mandate
- Comply with legislative and departmental directives.
Enquiries:
Ms B Chuma, Tel: (012) 351-1213
Office
of the Chief State Law Advisor
State Law Adviser
II
(International Law) Salary:
R271 797 per annum (all-inclusive
package)
(Ref. S10596/2)
Pretoria Requirements:
- Applicants must be in possession of an LLB degree or equivalent
qualification, including a course in Public International Law and must be admitted
as an Advocate or Attorney of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa
- LLM
degree in International Law will be an advantage
- At least two years'
experience in the practice of law
- Practical experience in the application
of International Law would be an advantage.
Competencies: - Working
knowledge of International Law
- Advanced analytical skills
- Advanced
verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Advanced
organisational skills
- Problem-solving skills.
Duties:
- Render advice and opinions on International Law to all State
departments
- Draft and negotiate international treaties and agreements
- Participate in international conferences and meetings
- Compile
and amend Acts of Parliament administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs
- Render advice and opinions on South African law to the Department of
Foreign Affairs if required.
Enquiries: Ms S Singh,
Tel. (012) 351-1126.
Please note: This is a re-advertisement. Persons
who previously applied need not re-apply. | 
