DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Department of Cooperative Governance

Reference number: NWP/OOP/2026/37
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package
Centre: Mmabatho
Province: North West
Closing date: 7 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Three- years tertiary qualification in International Relations/ Political Sciences/Economics and/or related qualifications at NQF level 6 (NQF level and credits). 6 years’ experience in International Relations of which 3 years should be at Assistant Director level. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of government prescripts and procedures, financial administration, PSA, PSR, PFMA, International law and policy and UN regulations and policies. Communication, Organisational skills, Project management and Events management. Application of International Relations as well as understanding of the South African foreign policy. Negotiation skills and change knowledge management. Understanding multilateral institutions such as the UN, AU, SADC, SACU and NAM.

Duties

Facilitate international dialogue to strengthen relations on foreign investment. Coordinate the implementation of memorandums of understanding between the province and sister governments abroad. Consolidate and promote the African Agenda by forging and maintaining relations. Coordinating international projects and managing stakeholders. Coordinate international visits. Update the data base of international missions.

Where to send your application

E-Mail: ooprecruitment5@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. B Mothobi Tel No: (018) 388 3086

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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