International Relations Officer (Reference not applicable)

Advertiser: Department of Energy

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R212 106 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)

Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma International Relations with relevant experience PLUS the following key competencies:
Knowledge of:
PFMA
Financial Management
Energy Sector
Corporate Identity
Skills:
Analytical
Computer
Organizing
Interpersonal
Planning
Problem solving
Good Communication(verbal and written)
Creativity: Creative and innovative thinker
Recommendation / Note: Working experience in the energy sector will be an added advantage.

Duties:
Collect information on energy related matters in specific countries of Interest
Draft briefing notes on energy related matters with specific focus on financial, political and economic conditions
Coordinate the monitoring of and reporting on foreign donor projects
Coordinate the monitoring of and reporting on International Agreements
Administer the logistical arrangement of / for foreign visit / visitors
Provide advice on protocol and other international relations matters.

Enquiries: Mr MH Tsiri on phone 012 406 7374

Applications:
The Director-General, Department of Energy, Private Bag X96, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to, Corner Paul Kruger and Visagie Street, Pretoria

For attention: Ms S Rabodiba / Mr P Ndlovu

Note:
Applications must be on a fully completed Z83 form (click to download pdf form), signed and dated accompanied by a Comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications as well as ID. References should include present and former supervisors as well as their telephone, fax and e-mail addresses. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. All non SA citizens must attach a certified proof of permanent residence in South Africa.

Due to the large number of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Applicants are advised not to send their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection of these applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and proof must be attached thereof. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. All applications must be sent to the address provided above, and not to the specific region(s). The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement within three (3) months of appointment. Should you not be contacted after 60 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference number: Not applicable

Closing date: 10 May 2013