About the Role
The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual for the role of Deputy Director: European and American Partnerships in Pretoria. This vital position focuses on fostering international relations in higher education and training, significantly contributing to the development of policies and cooperation strategies that align with South Africa’s educational objectives. Your work will help bridge gaps between countries, enhancing the global standing of South African institutions while promoting valuable partnerships.
As a Deputy Director, you will play a crucial role in promoting educational collaboration at both bilateral and multilateral levels. By developing and monitoring agreements and implementation plans, you will ensure that South Africa’s higher education landscape thrives through international cooperation. This role not only impacts the educational sector but also enhances the cultural and social fabric of our communities by creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
About the Department
The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to providing quality education and training to all South Africans. Its mission is to ensure equitable access to higher education while maintaining high standards and promoting lifelong learning. Working within this department means being part of a team that is dedicated to improving educational outcomes and empowering individuals through quality education.
What You’ll Do
- Promote international relations concerning higher education and training matters.
- Develop and monitor bilateral cooperation agreements and implementation plans.
- Conduct strategic analysis on higher education policies in various countries.
- Provide comprehensive reports and briefings on international collaboration programs.
- Liaise with diplomatic missions and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
- Maintain relationships with educational institutions and non-governmental organizations.
- Contribute to a database of international linkages and programs related to higher education.
- Manage logistics for hosting international delegations, workshops, and seminars.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in International Relations, Developmental Studies, or Public Management.
- A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- At least three to five years of relevant work experience in international relations, with a minimum of three years in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of South Africa’s higher education policies and foreign policy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven client orientation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong management and administrative skills, with the ability to multitask.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally, and work under pressure as needed.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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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.
Job 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.
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All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
