NEW Z83 FORM
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CLOSING DATE : 11 February 2022. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 (effective from 1 January 2021) (duly completed and hand signed) obtainable from any Public Service department or on the DIRCO website - www.dirco.gov.za. For other relevant information and how to apply, kindly visit the Department’s website (www.dirco.gov.za) – home page under Employment Information. Applications should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents. Received applications using the incorrect Z83 for employment will not be considered. All appointments will be subjected to a process of security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments), using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications. In line with Cabinet decision taken on 2 March 2016, all applicants are required to indicate in their Curriculum Vitae the number of Boards he/she is serving on. Where this information is not provided, such application will not be considered. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS appointments. The course is available at the NSG under the name: Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link below: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. The successful candidate will have to complete a Financial Disclosure form annually. We thank all applicants for their interest. DIRCO reserves the right not to make appointments. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four (4) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON CHIEF DIRECTOR: FOREIGN SERVICE (UNITED NATIONS – POLITICAL) Branch: Global Governance & Continental Agenda Chief Directorate: United Nations SALARY : R1 251 183 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 candidates will be required to sign a performance contract. CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA 5 years of experience at senior managerial level Competencies: Knowledge and Understanding of Legislative Framework governing the Public Service Knowledge and understanding of SA Foreign Policy Knowledge and understanding of National policies and priorities Knowledge and insight into South Africa`s History Excellent managerial skills In-depth knowledge and understanding of South Africa’s foreign policy Extensive understanding of International politics Good understanding of multilateral and international peace and security politics Liaison with internal and external stakeholders Understanding of Batho Pele Principles Financial Management and understanding of the PFMA Well-developed strategic capacity and leadership skills People management and empowerment High degree of strategic and analytical thinking Well-developed project management skills Detailed knowledge of multilateral and international peace and security politics which includes relevant multilateral and international organisations including issues related to the UN Security Council (UNSC), UN General Assembly (UNGA) and Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and arms control. Good communication, negotiation and drafting skills, including in the areas of conference diplomacy and international agreements. DUTIES : Provide strategic management for South Africa’s participation in General Assembly and interaction with UN Security Council, as well as peace and security issues before the UN and other multilateral forums. Formulate negotiating positions, statements and guidance for South Africa’s participation in UN peace and security structures; Prepare statements for media briefing and coordinate interdepartmental meetings; Oversee and coordinate SA’s implementation of UN Security Council sanctions measures and other Chapter VII resolutions; Provide briefing documents and recommendations to political principals for multilateral and bilateral engagements. Prepare for South Africa’s annual participation in the high-level segment of the UN General Assembly Provide strategic management of South Africa’s participation on disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control of all weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons. Prepares for, and participate in, multilateral WMD and conventional arms meetings; Ensure that non-proliferation export controls do not deny developing countries access to advanced technologies required for peaceful purposes and their developmental needs; Serve on the Board of Directors of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA) in order to ensure that the goals of the Nuclear Energy Act are actively pursued; Serve on the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) and its structures in order to ensure the implementation of a legitimate, effective and transparent control process through adherence to international treaties and agreements and proper accountability in the trade in conventional arms; Prepare for, and participate in, domestic WMD and dual-use control meetings; Liaise with foreign embassies and domestic stakeholders and provide foreign policy input to finalise all requests for foreign military vessels to access South Africa’s territorial waters. Coordinate and direct South Africa’s participation in the activities of the UN 5th Committee, Candidatures, NAM and Commonwealth. Act as the principal coordination point for South Africa’s participation in NAM structures including high-level participation at NAM Summits and NAM Ministerial meeting; Coordinate and support South Africa’s participation in the Commonwealth including at high-level meetings (e.g. annual commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meetings and biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM); Support South Africa’s participation in the administrative and budgetary processes of the United Nations, through the developing of broad directives on budgetary, administrative issues that appear on the UNGA agenda; Manage and coordinate South Africa’s approach to global policy making regarding crime and narcotics Provide foreign policy guidance to relevant national stakeholders on crime prevention and criminal justice in navigating complex international dynamics; Promote South Africa’s position at regional and international platforms through lobbying, statements, directives, and awareness raising; Co-ordinate national activities towards the monitoring and the review of implementation of crime and drugs related treaties and resolutions; Develop and interpret policy options, mechanisms and avenues for achieving South Africa foreign policy objectives on crime and drugs issues; Contribute to standards and norm setting pertaining to the combating of new and emerging crimes in line with South Africa’s interest, e.g. Cybercrime, environmental crime and trafficking in precious metals. Manage the overall performance of the Chief Directorate and related Missions, and participate in corporate governance Manage financial resources: Manage and control the budget Authorize and control expenditure Ensure no irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure Ensure compliance to all financial and procurement policies and procedures Provide leadership and manage human resources Manage work distribution and ensure employees are trained and utilised Implement performance management and development processes and apply formal disciplinary actions. Ensure compliance to HR policies and procedures Provide positive esprit de corps Manage Planning Participate in the development of the Departmental Plans and Missions. Develop and manage the Chief Directorate Business Plans and Missions. Monitor and Evaluate Manage overall performance of the Chief Directorate and Missions Monitor implementation of Chief Directorate Plans and Missions Contribute to the Department reporting processes Participate in corporate governance Represent the Chief Directorate in departmental governance structures and process to contribute to improved governance Honour appointments to Departmental committees Participate in the development and monitoring of the Audit Action Plan. ENQUIRIES : Mr J Matji Tel No: (012) (012) 301 8764 / (012) 351 1576 / (012) 351 1033 APPLICATIONS : Please e-mail your application to [email protected]. Please quote the reference number or post name in the subject line of the e-mail in order to receive an acknowledgement. Hand-delivered applications can be submitted to the OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria. CHIEF DIRECTOR: FOREIGN SERVICE (AFRICAN UNION) Branch: Global Governance & Continental Agenda Chief Directorate: African Union SALARY : R1 251 183 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 performance contract with the Director-General. CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Political Science or related fields. 5 years of experience at senior managerial level in International Relations or related fields. Competencies And Skills: Knowledge and Understanding of Legislative Framework governing the Public Service Knowledge and understanding of SA Foreign Policy Knowledge and understanding of National policies and priorities Knowledge and insight into South Africa`s History Understanding of International Trade and Investment Excellent managerial skills In depth Knowledge and understanding of South Africa, the region as well as the Continent. Good understanding of International agreements, treaties, resolutions, commitments and outcomes of major global development conferences. Extensive understanding of International politics Good understanding of global economic issues Liaison with internal and external stakeholders Understanding of Batho Pele principles People management and empowerment Policy analysis and Development Financial management and understanding of the PFMA Well-developed strategic capacity and leadership skills High degree of strategic and analytical thinking Well-developed project management skills. DUTIES : To coordinate South Africa’s role in African Union politics and governance issues. Strengthen, support and participate in the AU, its institutions and processes; Support to political principals at the statutory and ad hoc AU Summits and Ministerial meetings; Host, support & strengthen the Pan African Parliament (PAP); Support and facilitate the strengthening of AU sectors of social development such as Health, Education, Labour, Children and Vulnerable groups and Migration; Engage the African Diaspora; Promote and facilitate the secondment of South Africans in the AU Commission and other AU institutions. To provide strategic guidance for South Africa’s participation in general political, as well as peace and security issues before the UN and other multilateral forums. Support political principals to UNGA meetings; Prepare for South Africa’s annual participation in the high-level segment of the UN General Assembly; Formulate negotiating positions, statements and guidance for South Africa’s participation in UN Fourth Committee (general political and decolonisation) Formulate negotiating positions, statements and guidance for South Africa’s participation in UN Fifth Committee. To coordinate South Africa’s role in NEPAD and manage South Africa’s partnerships with other African countries. Coordinate implementation of NEPAD programmes; Provide support to the Personal Representative of the President to NEPAD and political principals NEPAD structure, including the HSGOC and Steering Committee. Coordinate Implementation of AU Summit decisions regarding integration of NEPAD into AU structures & processes; Promote and facilitate the secondment of South Africans to NEPAD and its institutions; Manage South Africa’s partnerships with other countries on the implementation of foreign policies and programmes of Government. Provide strategic leadership and management support in the Chief Directorate and to South African missions abroad in promoting the interests of the country. Identify the foreign policy priorities to be actioned by the missions; Manage the development and implementation of the Business Plans; Ensure co-ordination and cooperation between Missions performance in a specific geographical area; Interact with HOM regarding Mission performance and programmes; Collaborate with Missions to initiate recommendations/proposals for State Visits, Official Visits, BNC’s and JBC’s; Supervise the work and performance of South Africa’s diplomatic missions in the region under your responsibility. Participate in the development of the Departmental Strategic Plan. ENQUIRIES : Mr J Matji Tel No: (012) 301 8764 / (012) 351 1576 / (012) 351 1033 APPLICATIONS : Please e-mail your application to [email protected] Please quote the reference number or post name in the subject line of the e-mail in order to receive an acknowledgement. Hand-delivered applications can be submitted to the OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria. OTHER POST PRINCIPAL STATE LAW ADVISOR (INTERNATIONAL LAW) Office of the Chief State Law Advisor (International Law) SALARY : R1 285 158 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. CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of at least an LLB degree, which includes a course in Public International Law. At least ten years’ post-qualification and applicable litigation and advisory experience in the legal field, of which at least five years should have been in the application of International Law. Extensive knowledge of law, including International Law, legislation applicable to the Public Service and knowledge of court rules and practices. Proven ability to draft comprehensive and well research legal opinions. A Master's degree in Public International Law or in another applicable field of law will serve as an advantage. Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service obtained from the National School of Government. Admittance as an Attorney or Advocate. Competencies: Analytical skills in the practical application of law, including International Law. Legal research capabilities. Good verbal and written communication skills. Leadership and managerial skills. Computer literacy. Good interpersonal relations. Financial management skills. People management and empowerment. Client orientation/customer focus. DUTIES : Write legal opinions on International Law to all State Departments in national, provincial and local sphere of Government and other organs of state. Write legal opinions and provide legal advisory services and guidance to Department. Draft, scrutinize, negotiate and certify international agreements. Draft and comment on briefing documents, submissions, reports and position papers for principals or delegations. Provide diplomatic functions in relation to international law matters where required. Draft and vet contracts, Memoranda of Understanding, Service Level Agreements and other legal documents relating to matters pertaining to the operations of the Department and its missions abroad. Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and frameworks, and undertake legal research to provide sound legal advice to the Department. Manage and oversee the litigation of and against the Department, compile instructions to State Attorneys and manage the progress until finalization. Maintain the contingent liability register for the Department. Support the Chief State Law Adviser (International Law) in allocated management functions for the Office. Plan and organize work and manage and supervise staff. Coach and mentor subordinates. ENQUIRIES : Mr J Matji Tel No: (012) 301 8764 / (012) 351 1576 / (012) 351 1033 APPLICATIONS : Please e-mail your application to [email protected]. Please quote the reference number or post name in the subject line of the e-mail in order to receive an acknowledgement. Hand-delivered applications can be submitted to the OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria.
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