DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EUROPEAN, AMERICAN PARTNESHIPS (REF NO: DHET 22/09/2026)

An appropriate bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in International Relations, Developmental Studies or Public Management. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. At least three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience as an assistant director, of which at least three (3) years must have been in the conduct of 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 and must have a driver’s license. Applicants may be required to undergo competency assessment tests. DUTIES : The appointee will be involved in the promotion of international relations concerning higher education and training matters at both bilateral and multilateral levels; develop and monitor agreements and implementation plans on bilateral cooperation; provide strategic analysis of higher education and training in countries 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, specialised agencies and educational non-governmental organisations 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; to manage the logistical and programmatic 9 arrangements for the hosting of incoming international delegations, conference workshops, seminars and outgoing study visits and delegations. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.ENQUIRIES: Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

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