Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human sciences or relevant qualifications. Five (5) years management experience in International Relations / Multilateral Relations / Trilateral Relations / Bilateral Relations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge and understanding of international politics and the difference between multilateral and bilateral agreements and the processes of developing them. Knowledge of developing policies and its procedures. Report writing and project management knowledge and knowledge of research. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of bilateral and multilateral management issues. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of Governmental financial systems, learning and teaching procedures and techniques. Framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. Problems solving and Analysis, People and diversity, and management. Client Orientation and Customer focus. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Accountability and Ethical conduct, Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
Duties
Develop regional and international cooperation of multilateral and bilateral agreements. Facilitate dialogue between cooperating countries and UN agencies on water programs. Provide a conducive platform for the exchange of information and observation networks on water issues. Monitor strategies for the management of water resources during droughts and floods in African States. Provide advice on the impact of relevant programmes with reference to impact on Departmental priorities. Support mechanism that will promote practices in water policy reform. Facilitate the development of strategic policies and strategies relating to the water crisis in Africa. Identify Government priorities such as poverty alleviation. Identify opportunities and manage strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders. Develop communication systems to liaise with stakeholders. Facilitate the preparation of programs and budgets for approval. Coordinate the implementation of funded and strategic programmes and projects. Follow up on global trends in relation to the management of water resources. Provide advice and information on socio-economic factors that impact on the management of water resources. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure that all the projects and programmes are funded accordingly. Facilitate the participation of African countries in the advancement of socio – economic development. Conduct research and report findings and recommendations that advance the objectives of the Department. Gather relevant information for research purposes. Provide advice on the best practice to conduct research. Inform managers on how to employ new technologies on the water programmes. Provide protocol services for local and international stakeholders, strengthen relations with Shared Watercourses and Riparian States in support of the SADC and African Agenda. Drafting of submissions, briefing notes and speeches when required.
What is the Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary packages)
Location
Pretoria Head Office
How to Apply
Mr. T Tlala Tel No: (012) 336 6632
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Apply Before:
27 November 2026
Reference No:
271126/11
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