Assistant Director: International Relations, Ref No. DOTP 86/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Government, Department of Premier has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist in promoting and implementing sound inter-governmental and international relations (IR).

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

None.### Key Performance Areas

Maintain and manage sound International Relations; Provide strategic guidance and advice regarding International Relations; Support stakeholders management and networking; Provide administrative support to the component.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: international relations and diplomacy; protocol; South Africa’s foreign policy; working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; policy development, monitoring and review processes; understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury; Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; policies of the government of the day; Labor relations legislation and regulations; performance management

in general;

Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management.

Remuneration

R 487 196- R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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