ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
(Three-Year Contract)
(Three-Year Contract)
CENTRE : Pretoria
CLOSING DATE : 22 April 2016
REQUIREMENTS : A national diploma/bachelors degree (minimum NQF level 6) in international relations, public administration and/or a science field. Two to three years' working experience in a science environment, public administration, international relations and international events management. Knowledge of government prescripts and applicable protocols. Knowledge of the National System of Innovation and public policy management. Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and administrative skills. Analytical, research and strategic thinking and strong negotiation skills. Be a team player, as well as an independent worker, and exercise science diplomacy.
DUTIES : Assist in promoting South African and African participation in EU competitive funding programmes. Identity and explore the value of South African participation and networking in new EU programmes. Address key DST strategic focus areas. Influence the EU programmes to benefit South Africa's strategic priorities.
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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Tshiamo Ikgopoleng, Tel 012 843 6675.