Director: African Co-Operation at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services). 
• CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification NQF 7 in International Relation/ Public Administration/ Management or related field of study.
• 5 years relevant MMS/SMS experience.
• Willing to adapt work schedule. Security clearance.

Knowledge:

• Strategic management processes; Business planning processes; Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the management of foreign relations; Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; Functioning of national, provincial and local government; Fundamental economics; Structure and functioning of the Department; Linkages with government clusters; Departmental standards and regulations.

Skills:

• Effective communication (verbal and written); language proficiency; report writing; financial administration; organising and planning; computer literacy; basic numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general office management and organisational skills; project management; time management; problem solving skills; decision making skills; motivational skills; influencing skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinking; innovative; creative; resourceful; self reliant; energetic; helpful; ability to work under stressful situations; ability to communicate at all levels; people orientated; able to establish and maintain personal networks; assertive; hard-working; self-motivated; ability to work independently.

DUTIES:

• Manage the development and review of policies, strategies and frameworks to support the international relations focusing on African partnerships duct research on relevant legislations and framework.
• Participate in optional analysis processes for the department’s participation in the African boundary. Manage information collection processes for the development of African Cooperation business plans, policies and guidelines.
• Ensure formulation or review of policies and guidelines based on related best practices and prescripts. Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of operational plans and programmes.
• Manage strategic development processes for the department’s participation in the African boundary. Ensure the articulation of strategic goals and objectives into operational and support plans and programmes.
• Ensure that the policies, guidelines and standards are aligned to the Department’s strategic objective. Ensure that all policies and guidelines are communicated to all relevant stakeholders and interested parties.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to relevant legislative prescripts and policies within area of responsibility. Manage the planning of Departments participation and provide feedbacks on international engagements in Multi and Bilateral issues.
• Provide strategic processes and plans on the department’s participation in Multi and Bilateral issues. Facilitate and participate in international Multi and Bilateral discussion forums and conferences.
• Develop and implement intervention and problem solving mechanism on multi and bilateral related issues. Undertake a continuous review, monitoring and evaluation of the Departments participation in multi and bilateral processes.
• Collate and present progress reports on participation in African Cooperation. Establish and maintain effective global stakeholder relations. Establish and maintain international and local networks and cordial relations with foreign and special projects stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain an effective communications strategy with all stakeholders on the development department’s global participation. Ensure effective distribution of information to interested stakeholders.
• Support the department on international information sharing initiatives. Manage the Directorate. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.