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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
 
The Department of Science and Technology is an affirmative action employer, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these positions. 
 
APPLICATIONS: The Chief Director: Human Resources, Private Bag X894, Pretoria, 0001, or hand-deliver them to the Department at Building 53, CSIR Campus, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria. (Applicants must bring their ID/driver's licence/passport to get access to the department.) 
 
CLOSING DATE : 19 July 2019 
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be accompanied by a signed Z83 application for employment form and up-to-date curriculum vitae (including three contactable referees) as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications and the applicant's identity document. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Evaluation by SAQA should accompany all foreign qualifications. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the department. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks while confirmation of permanent appointment will be subject to the applicant receiving a positive security clearance. 


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OTHER POST
 
 
POST 24/71 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AFRICA MULTILATERAL COOPERATION 
(One-Year Contract) 
SALARY: R515 936.52 per annum (including 37% in-lieu-of-service benefits) 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Diploma/degree in international relations qualification (minimum NQF 6). Two years’ experience in an international relations environment. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations including all governance legislation. Knowledge and understanding of South African international relations and Africa’s position in the international political economy, the national system of innovation. Knowledge and understanding of the importance of scientific research and international science and technology institutions, actors and systems. Must have administrative and organizational, project management skills, good research, written and verbal skills. Ability to work under pressure, to function independently and as part of a team. Demonstrate analytical and interpersonal skills. Have excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, time management skills. 
 
DUTIE: Administer funding instruments and projects of New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) STI flagship and Africa/ European Union programmes. Provide content administrative support to access international knowledge, capacities and resources. Provide support to foster international cooperation in science, technology and innovation to support South Africa’s foreign policy objectives. Assist in content and administrative support to strengthen cooperation in STI in Africa. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Tshiamo Letswalo Tel No: 012 843 6675