BRANCH: PLANNING, POLICY AND STRATEGY
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SALARY: R1 251 183 per annum (All-inclusive Remuneration Package) (Level 14)
CENTRE: Pretoria
Forward your application to the following e-mail address: DHET02102021@dhet.gov.za
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ advanced diploma (NQF Level 7), or equivalent qualification.
A relevant post-graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage. This must be supported by
extensive experience knowledge in International Relations sector and/or education development environment.
Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years proven experience at Senior Management level. The candidate must have
sound expertise on strategic leadership and management experience.
KNOWLEDEG AND SKILLS: Applicants must have extensive knowledge of the following: Government relevant
prescripts, policies and procedures; International relations policies; Labour Relations; Employment Equity Act and
Public Finance Management Act; Batho Pele Principles; Financial management and budgeting; Governance;
Project Management; Research and Policy development; Knowledge of South African’s foreign relations
environment; Official Development Assistance (ODA) Management Education, Training and Development studies
background. Applicants must have the following skills: Good interpersonal relations, strategic leadership skills;
Project management and communication skills; Financial and human resources management skills and
experience; Presentation skills; Planning and organising skills; Analytical and innovative thinking; Negotiation skills;
Change and diversity management skills. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will be reporting to the Deputy Director-General and will be responsible for the
promotion, coordination and monitoring of international relations concerning education and training matters
between South Africa and the rest of the world. The partnerships are guided by the government’s foreign and
education and training policies and programmes. Oversee the servicing of all bilateral and multilateral agreements
and manage the overall co-operation programmes. Coordinate and manage the internationalization framework and
guidelines document on the role of international relations in education and training. Provide strategic leadership
and leverage the official development assistance opportunities to support and strengthen the education and training
sector. Manage relevant policies and programmes to achieve the implementation of the international programmes
in education and training. Ensure that the Department meets its obligations in relations to international conventions
and instruments to which it is a party to. Oversee the research of education developments in the countries with
which the Department is dealing. Provide strategic leadership to the new and ongoing partnership with international
agencies and foreign governments. Manage the outreach partnership with countries of the South. Represent the
Department on various international committees and in particular on the United Nations Educational Scientific and
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), International Labour Organisation (ILO), Commonwealth, African Union and Age
Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Liaise with government departments, specialist agencies and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and harness relations with countries and agencies in support of the education
and training agenda of the Department. Liaise closely with all implementation partners including the universities,
TVET colleges and Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) on their International Relations activities.
Handle confidential information with discretion. Promote and share South Africa’s best educational practices and
expertise abroad and access the best international expertise to support the work of DHET policymakers. Perform
delegations’ duties and responsibilities under the Public Finance Management Act. Manage the Medium-Term
Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budget and monthly cash flow statements and provide overall management and
accountability of staff in the Chief Directorate and ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
Disclaimer Considering restrictions on travel during phases 5 to 1 of lockdown levels, you are encouraged to email
your application with the relevant supporting documentation. You must quote the reference number in the subject
line. The successful candidate will not be appointed before completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for SMS positions
as prescribed by the DPSA.
Enquiries: : Mr P Mtshali 012 312 5089 / Mr R Kgare 012 312 5442 / Mr D Moyane 012 312 5165