Employment Opportunities in the Department of International Relations and Cooperation

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance, reference checking and qualification verification.

Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment process.

Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and an Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered.

Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Genevieve Mohammed at Human Communications, tel. (011) 807-3260.

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number in the subject line, to the e-mail address or fax number mentioned at each post. Alternatively forward your application via post to PO Box 1305, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver at 3 Autumn Street, Rivonia.

Should you not have received an SMS confirming receipt of your application within five days, please e-mail your query to query@humanresponse.co.za clearly stating the title and the reference number of the post being applied for. Queries must reach Human Communications by no later than 7 October 2011. Please do not resend your entire application.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.

If you have not been contacted by DIRCO within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Closing date: 20 January 2012

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Employees are hereby informed that for posts advertised, only employees who have completed the probation period, which is a satisfactory assessment for a period of 12 months in a position are eligible to apply. THIS WOULD BE APPLICABLE AS AT THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POST.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EMPLOYEES IN MISSIONS DUE BACK AT HEAD OFFICE ON 30 JUNE 2012, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO’S RETURN DATE WAS EXTENDED BEYOND 30 JUNE 2012, ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Branch: Diplomatic Training, Research and Development

Directorate: Language Training (Ref. 83555/1)

Assistant Director: Spanish Language
Salary: R221 058 per annum

Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree/NQF6 or equivalent qualification with Spanish as a major subject
• A professional qualification in teaching Spanish
• Relevant experience in training adults in a foreign language.

Competencies:

• Good communication skills
• Fluency in Spanish
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Computer literacy
• Planning skills
• Co-ordination and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Client/end user focus
• Sound interpersonal relations
• The ability to work as a team member.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of international politics
• Assessor or Moderator training.

Duties:

• Design training courses in Spanish for the Directorate: Language Training
• Train DIRCO and Public Sector officials
• Convert language trainers’ course material into electronic training programmes
• Design effective Spanish language assessment batteries
• Assess language users and record assessment results electronically
• Undertake research that informs training in the Directorate.

Note: Candidates should be prepared to undertake a language proficiency test/exercise.
Enquiries: Ms L Mudau, tel. (012) 351-0645.
Applications: E-mail: spanish@humanresponse.co.za or fax: 086 267 0709

Directorate: Administration & Management Training

Assistant Director: Consular Training (Ref. 83555/2)
Salary: R221 058 per annum

Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree/NQF6 or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in training
• Experience in mission management as well as completion of training as an assessor and/or moderator will be an advantage
• A valid Code 08 driver’s licence.

Competencies:

• Applied computer competence for MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Clear, concise and effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good knowledge of the Governmental legislative framework with specific reference to the training environment and adult education
• The ability to manage people and build a team in a diverse environment
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Proficiency in the electronic media environment with specific regard to e-learning
• The ability to identify and prioritise goals as well as institute measures for their achievement
• The ability to maintain a high level of productivity
• Excellent administrative skills
• Attention to detail.

Duties:

• Identify training needs and develop and implement Consular training programmes for the various career groups that undergo training at Diplomatic Training, Research and Development
• Liaise with stakeholders on the development of the content, methodology and outcomes of Consular training programmes
• Facilitate, administer and co-ordinate Consular training programmes
• Evaluate and follow up on training
• Benchmark and establish best practices in the field of Consular training
• Implement quality assurance measures in line with the NQF
• Coach and develop participants on the Consular training programme and design remedial interventions when necessary
• Supervise and monitor the performance of trainees
• Manage assessment processes for Consular training
• Plan and organise logistical requirements pertaining to the development of Consular training
• Present computer training on specialised Consular software
• Compile progress and performance reports
• Administer the budget of the Consular training programme.

Enquiries: Ms L Mudau, tel. (012) 351-0645.
Applications: E-mail: cons-training@humanresponse.co.za or fax: 086 267 0710

Assistant Director: Computer Training (Ref. 83555/3)
Salary: R221 058 per annum

Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree/NQF6 or equivalent qualification and/or experience in training
• Technical/professional knowledge of/and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Mission experience, budget and accounting skills will be an advantage
• A valid Code 08 driver’s licence.

Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to identify, prioritise goals and measures to attain them
• The ability to manage people and build a team in a diverse environment
• Strong planning and organising skills
• The willingness to maintain a high level of productivity
• Client orientation/customer focus
• Excellent administrative skills
• Attention to detail.

Duties:

• Identify training needs and construct computer training programmes
• Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders on the development of the content, methodology and outcomes of computer training programmes
• Facilitate, administer and co-ordinate computer training programmes
• Evaluate, improve and follow up on training
• Maintain quality assurance measures in line with SABS standards
• Coach and develop participants with regard to computer training programmes and design remedial interventions when required
• Supervise and monitor the performance of participants on the training programmes
• Manage assessment processes for computer training programmes
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and establish partnerships as required on computer training
• Manage resources for the training programmes
• Write progress and performance reports on training programmes
• Undergo Assessor, Moderator, Train-the-Trainer courses and other training relevant to the accreditation of training programmes relevant to the Department.

Enquiries: Ms L Mudau, tel. (012) 351-0645.
Applications: E-mail: comp-training@humanresponse.co.za or fax: 086 267 0711

Branch: Corporate Services

Chief Directorate: Financial Management (Ref. 83555/4)

Deputy Director: Financial Management (Various)
Salary package: R434 505 per annum. This all-inclusive remuneration 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

Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree/NQF6 or equivalent qualification and/or appropriate experience
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience
• A valid Code 08 driver’s licence.

Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations
• Computer literacy
• The proven ability to maintain discipline and work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Customer focus/client orientation
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS and Computron.

Duties:

• Manage the processing of Mission Accounts
• Reconcile all suspense/control accounts
• Manage month- and year-end book closure
• Manage staff and partner departmental debtors
• Manage and co-ordinate the external audit process
• Assist in the compilation of financial statements
• Manage the Sub-directorate.

Enquiries: Ms M Gerber tel. (012) 351-1386.
Applications: E-mail: fin-man@humanresponse.co.za or fax: 086 267 0712