DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EUROPEAN, AMERICAN PARTNESHIPS

POST 32/63 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EUROPEAN, AMERICAN PARTNESHIPS REF NO:
DHET 22/09/2026
Branch: Planning, Policy And Strategy
Directorate: Global Partnerships (Internal Relations)
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in International Relations, Developmental Studies or Public Management. A post
graduate qualification will be an added advantage. At least three (3) to five (5)
years relevant work experience as an assistant director, of which at least two
(3) years must have been in the conduct of international relations. The appointee should have a good understanding of South Africa’s higher
education and training policies as well as its foreign policy. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); demonstrated client orientation and
interpersonal skills; a team player with good management and administrative skills having the ability to multitask; the appointee will be expected to travel
both locally and internationally; work under pressure and odd hours at times and must have a driver’s license. Applicants may be required to undergo
competency assessment tests.
DUTIES : The appointee will be involved in the promotion of international relations concerning higher education and training matters at both bilateral and
multilateral levels; develop and monitor agreements and implementation plans on bilateral cooperation; provide strategic analysis of higher education and
training in countries in order to assist in the formulation of cooperation strategies and policy development processes; provide comprehensive status
reports and synthesized political and education briefings on international collaboration programmes and projects; liaise with the Department of
International Relations and Cooperation and diplomatic missions both internally and externally on bilateral and multilateral matters in higher education
and training; maintain relations with education and training institutions, specialised agencies and educational non-governmental organisations
working in the field of promoting South Africa’s educational objectives abroad; contribute towards the maintenance of a database on international linkages
and programmes of all higher education and training institutions through regular updates; to manage the logistical and programmatic arrangements for
the hosting of incoming international delegations, conference workshops, seminars and outgoing study visits and delegations. N.B. All shortlisted
candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. 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. One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026