Deputy Director: International Relations (Shared Watercourses)Pretoria Head Office

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.

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Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interviews.
• 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 and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
• 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
• 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.