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Assistant Director: Africa Bilaterals Relations/Africa

Department of Water and Sanitation
Pretoria Head Office, GautengR605 742 per annum (Level 10)FinanceCloses 7 August 2026

About this role

POST 26/132 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AFRICA BILATERALS RELATIONS/AFRICA

SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)

CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in International Relations / Political

Science. Five (5) years of experience in international relations. Knowledge and

understanding of international politics and the difference between multilateral

and bilateral agreements. Knowledge of developing policies and their

procedures. Knowledge and understanding of research. Understanding of

Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of bilateral/multilateral

management issues. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action

guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and

systems. Understanding of departmental policies and procedures. Problem

solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and

customer focus. Effective communication skills both (verbal and written).

Accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES : Assist in the implementation of international agreements with priority countries.

Conduct research and compile briefing documents, position papers and reports

to support bilateral engagements Facilitate international stakeholder

engagements, support relevant stakeholder consultations, maintain relations

with foreign governments, Embassies, High Commissions, and entities.

Facilitate and participate in bilateral fora, support strategic interventions and

formation of partnerships for international water cooperation. Drafting of

relevant documents such as submissions, letters, briefing notes. Assist with the

establishment of new strategic partnerships.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MA Sithole Tel No: (012) 336 8588

Requirements

A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in International Relations / Political Science. Five (5) years of experience in international relations. Knowledge and understanding of international politics and the difference between multilateral and bilateral agreements. Knowledge of developing policies and their procedures. Knowledge and understanding of research. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of bilateral/multilateral management issues. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Understanding of departmental policies and procedures. Problem solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Effective communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

Assist in the implementation of international agreements with priority countries. Conduct research and compile briefing documents, position papers and reports to support bilateral engagements Facilitate international stakeholder engagements, support relevant stakeholder consultations, maintain relations with foreign governments, Embassies, High Commissions, and entities. Facilitate and participate in bilateral fora, support strategic interventions and formation of partnerships for international water cooperation. Drafting of relevant documents such as submissions, letters, briefing notes. Assist with the establishment of new strategic partnerships.