ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AFRICA BILATERALS RELATIONS/AFRICA MULTILATERALS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Provincial And Entity Governance and International Cooperation Cd: International Water Cooperation Dir: Africa Relations
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
Department Notes
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Branch: Provincial And Entity Governance and International Cooperation
Cd: International Water Cooperation
Dir: Africa Relations
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
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.