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 on form Z.83, accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. Should you not comply with the above, your application may not be considered.
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Ms E Fouché, Room 3, Drakenstein Building, Tulbagh Park.
Closing date:8 August 2008.
Chief Directorate: Public Diplomacy
Director: Media Research and Speechwriting
Salary package:
R540 429 per annum.
This all-inclusive package consists of a basic salary, the State's contribution to the Government Employees Pension fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract (Ref. 44435/1)
Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent qualification or experience in the fields of media research, analysis and speech writing.
Competencies:
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Experience in speech writing
Computer literacy
Project management skills
Ability to work in an environment of tight schedules, pressing deadlines and unlimited hours
Media monitoring and impact analysis skills
Analytical, organisational, interpersonal and presentation skills
Strategic management skills
Knowledge, understanding of and interest in international relations
Understanding of PFMA regulations.
Duties:
Produce speeches for principals
Monitor and research media trends and developments
Liaise with media and research stakeholders
Develop liaison with the Department’s Policy and Research Unit
Establish beneficial networks in the Foreign Affairs circles
Take part in the development of the communications strategy for the Department and the Chief Directorate: Public Diplomacy
Manage the work of the Directorate: Media Research and Analysis; Speechwriting and Web Development
Manage the staff, budget and infrastructure of the Directorate.
Enquiries: Ms K Mashiane, tel. (012) 351-1354.
Chief Directorate: Internal Audit
Director: Performance Audit
Salary package:
R540 429 per annum.
This all-inclusive package consists of a basic salary, the State's contribution to the Government Employees Pension fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract (Ref. 44435/2)
Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of a relevant commercial degree or diploma or postgraduate qualification (Internal Audit, Financial Management or Management Accounting or Economics)
Studies towards a professional qualification, eg CIA/CA, would be an added advantage
At least five years’ experience in internal auditing or external auditing and three years’ experience in performance auditing, of which two had been at supervisor/management level
Knowledge of and ability to conduct performance audits, management consulting and performance information audits
Ability and willingness to travel extensively abroad
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies:
Strategic and analytical thinking
Knowledge of auditing/internal auditing
Leadership skills
Understanding of business processes and systems
Knowledge of the public sector regulatory framework, eg the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations
Client service orientation
Interpersonal skills
Computer literacy
Knowledge of and interaction with Electronic Working Papers and Audit Packages will be added advantages
Extensive knowledge and understanding of enterprise-wide risk management, performance auditing, management consulting and performance information auditing
Extensive knowledge of business management processes and methods
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Duties:
Provide strategic leadership to the Performance Audit Directorate
Develop the Directorate’s three-year rolling strategic plan and provide assistance in developing and preparing the Internal Audit Chief Directorate’s three-year rolling strategic plan
Manage, supervise and direct performance audit, contract audits, performance information audits, complex management consulting assignments and ad hoc internal auditing assignments in accordance with DFA methodology and IIA standards
Promote the concept of performance auditing within the DFA
Plan and conduct performance audits in accordance with DFA methodology and IIA Standards l Review and supervise audit work performed by audit staff members, including signing off audit working papers
Ability to perform and manage an audit assignment from start to finish
Review audit reports
Manage, monitor, supervise, mentor and support audit staff
Assess audit staff
Manage client relationships
Recommend management measures to improve the economical, effective and efficient utilisation of resources within the DFA
Present Audit Reports to the Audit Steering Committee
Prepare Consolidated Internal Audit Reports for the Audit Committee and Departmental Management Committee
Facilitate and assist with risk assessment and other risk management-related projects on an ad hoc basis
Manage the annual budget of the Performance Audit Unit and assist the Chief Directorate in managing its budget.
Enquiries: Ms E Naidoo, tel. (012) 351-1052.
Directorate: Labour Relations
Investigations Officer: Deputy Director Level
Salary:
R344 052 per annum (all-inclusive package)
(Ref. 44435/3)
Requirements:
Applicants should be in possession of a recognised four-year legal degree
At least five years’ experience in investigating misconduct cases and representing an employer in disciplinary proceedings
A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Competencies:
Advanced labour law knowledge and ability to interpret laws
Knowledge of the public sector, including the disciplinary code and procedures
Proficiency in prosecuting or representing the employer in a disciplinary hearing, conducting investigations and drafting notices of disciplinary hearings
Forensic investigative skills
Interpersonal skills
Coaching and mentorship skills
Communication skills
Report writing skills
Project management skills
Ability to act independently and without constant supervision.
Duties:
Conduct investigations and gather information into allegations of misconduct as directed by Branch management
Plan, organise and co-ordinate operational activities prior to and during investigations
Draft applicable reports, memoranda and project plan
Draft notices of disciplinary hearings and prepare witnesses for the disciplinary hearings
Present and assist other departmental representatives to present the Department’s cases
Guide and coach other investigators and departmental representatives.
Enquiries: Ms E Naidoo, tel. (012) 351-1052.
Branch: Diplomatic Training, Research and Development
Deputy Director: Foreign Service
Office of the Deputy Director-General: Diplomatic
Training, Research and Development
Salary package:
R344 052 per annum (all-inclusive)
(Ref. 44435/4)
Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree of equivalent qualification and related experience.
Competencies:
Excellent managerial and administrative skills
Project management skills
Planning and organisational skills
Ability to operate at senior level
Strategic, creative and analytical thinking
Computer literacy
Policy formulation skills
Financial and budgetary skills
Previous mission experience would be an added advantage
Previous diplomatic mission experience would be an added advantage
Good communication and writing skills.
Duties:
Oversee the implementation of DFA policies and programmes
Manage and co-ordinate all functions related to the Office of the DDG
Manage the Business Unit’s Human and Financial Resources
Liaise with counterparts at partner departments/private sector and foreign missions/international organisations to advance South African interests
Formulate the strategic plan, operational plan and budget
Be prepared to work long hours.
Enquiries: Ms E Naidoo, tel. (012) 351-1052.
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 on form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service department and accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications and ID document.
Should you not comply with this, your application may 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 deliver to: 1234 Church Street (corner Duncan), Tulbagh Park, Drakenstein Building, Hatfield for the attention of Ms E Fouché.
Closing date: 08 August 2008 (Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.)
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 on form Z.83, accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. Should you not comply with the above, your application may not be considered.
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Ms E Fouché, Room 3, Drakenstein Building, Tulbagh Park.
