ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MULTILATERALS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria | closing date: 08 June 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.
Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Overview
To provide technical support, conduct research, analysis, formulating policy recommendations and advising on international trade and investment issues within multilateral fora.
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10), (commencing salary)
Centre
Sunnyside, Pretoria
Requirements
- Mandatory Minimum Requirements: A qualification at NQF Level 7 in Economic, International Law / International Relations or relevant qualifications.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Trade Research, international relations in public or private sector environment.
- Key Requirements: Experience in trade research, policy analysis and drafting briefing documents.
- Familiarity with multilateral fora and negotiation processes.
- Stakeholder engagement and interdepartmental coordination experience.
- Ability to prepare reports, position papers and country briefings.
- Project management skills and experience in convening consultations.
- Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills.
- Good computer literacy (MS Office); ability to travel internationally.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties
- Research and analysis: Conduct research and compile briefing documents, position papers and reports to support multilateral engagements.
- Stakeholder management: Undertake consultations, participate in forums and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Negotiation support: Provide technical inputs and analytical support to negotiating teams and engage with relevant institutions.
- Advocacy and coordination: Provide helpdesk support on trade and investment matters and follow up on multilateral issues.
- Reporting: Compile meeting reports, travel reports and regular operational reports within agreed timeframes.
Enquiries
Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
Department Notes
The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. 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. The selection panel for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed before an appointment on SMS level can be considered. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. No appointment on SMS level will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The dtic reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). The dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity, will be given preference.
Notes
In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to Coloured Female, Coloured Male, White Male and persons with disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
formulating policy recommendations and advising on international trade and investment issues within multilateral fora.
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10), (commencing salary)
CENTRE : Sunnyside, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Mandatory Minimum Requirements: A qualification at NQF Level 7 in
Economic, International Law / International Relations or relevant qualifications.
3-5 years’ experience in Trade Research, international relations in public or private sector environment. Key Requirements: Experience in trade research,
policy analysis and drafting briefing documents. Familiarity with multilateral fora and negotiation processes. Stakeholder engagement and interdepartmental
coordination experience. Ability to prepare reports, position papers and country briefings. Project management skills and experience in convening
consultations. Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills. Good computer literacy (MS Office); ability to travel internationally. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Research and analysis: Conduct research and compile briefing documents, position papers and reports to support multilateral engagements. Stakeholder
management: Undertake consultations, participate in forums and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Negotiation support:
Provide technical inputs and analytical support to negotiating teams and engage with relevant institutions. Advocacy and coordination: Provide
helpdesk support on trade and investment matters and follow up on multilateral issues. Reporting: Compile meeting reports, travel reports and regular
operational reports within agreed timeframes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
NOTE : In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to Coloured Female, Coloured Male, White Male and persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 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.