The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is hiring an Assistant Project Manager (ARF) in Pretoria with an annual salary of R582 444 (Level 10). Applicants must hold an NQF Level 6/7 qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or Finance, with 3-5 years of project experience (including supervisory roles). Key responsibilities include project planning, resource management, risk resolution, and stakeholder reporting. International project experience is advantageous. Applications close on 20 June 2025. Submit via email or hand-delivery to the OR Tambo Building, including a Z83 form and CV. Enquiries: Mr N Sekalo (012 301 8689) or Ms V Beshe (012 351 1327). Shortlisted candidates must provide certified documents. DIRCO reserves the right not to appoint.
POST: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER: ARF
SALARY: R582 444 per annum (Level10)
CENTRE: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be in possession of at least an NQF level 6/7 qualification in Project Management/Business Administration or Finance.
- Experience with implementing international projects will be an added advantage At least 3-5 years’ experience in a project environment of 21 which three years should be at supervisory level Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Service with specific emphasis on monitoring and evaluation Knowledge of project management Knowledge and upstanding of Service delivery policy and guidelines Basic understanding of financial management principles Understanding of
- National Development Plan Understanding of developmental funding mechanisms Policy analysis and development Report writing Facilitation Diplomacy Networking Negotiation Problem solving and analytical skills Client Orientation and service delivery innovation Change management and adaptability Knowledge management Financial management skills People Management and Empowerment Communication skills (written, verbal and computer literacy) Strategic Capability and Leadership Strategic planning processes..
DUTIES:
- Assist in facilitating project management and planning processes Manage project resources and oversee the execution of projects from the initiation through to project closure Project implementation, tracking spending in line with approved budget, regular reporting on project status Assist in receiving and evaluating project proposals prior to tabling before the Advisory Committee Identify and ensure the resolution of projects risks and quality of project deliverables Provide project performance reports to stakeholders Establish project steering committees for all projects Audit projects to ensure and measure adherence to standards Assist with the development of standard operating procedures and relevant frameworks to govern project management implementation for the entity..
ENQUIRIES: Mr N Sekalo Tel No: (012) 301 8689 / Ms V Beshe Tel No: (012) 351 1327
APPLICATIONS:
Please e-mail your applications to the e-mail address indicated below each post and quote the post name in the subject line of the e-mail address to receive an acknowledgement; Handdelivered applications can be submitted to the OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria.
NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 (effective from 1 January 2021) (duly completed and hand signed) obtainable from any Public Service department or on the DIRCO website – www.dirco.gov.za.
For other relevant information and how to apply, kindly visit the Department’s website (www.dirco.gov.za) – home page under Jobs.
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document (ID), Drivers licence as well as any other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates only Received applications using the incorrect Z83 for employment will not be considered.
All appointments will be subjected to a process of security clearance.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications; In line with Cabinet decision taken on 2 March 2016, all applicants are required to indicate in their Curriculum Vitae the number of Boards he/she is serving on.
Where this information is not provided, such application will not be considered; The successful candidate will have to complete a Financial Disclosure form annually; We thank all applicants for their interest; DIRCO reserves the right not to make appointments; Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within four (4) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful..
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